Maine legal term
Dwelling place in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Dwelling place” 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 “Dwelling place” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Dwelling place" means a structure that is adapted for overnight accommodation of persons, or sections of any structure similarly adapted. (17-A M.R.S. § 2)
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