Maine legal term
At large in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “At large” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Maine criminal code.
What does “At large” mean in Maine criminal law?
"At large" means off the premises of the owner and not under the control of any person whose personal presence and attention would reasonably control the conduct of the dog. 7. (17 M.R.S. § 1011)
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