Maine legal term
Benefit in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Benefit” 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 “Benefit” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Benefit" means any gain or advantage to the actor, and includes any gain or advantage to a person other than the actor which is desired or consented to by the actor. 5. (17-A M.R.S. § 2)
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