Maine legal term
Excessive alcohol level in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Excessive alcohol level” 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 “Excessive alcohol level” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Excessive alcohol level" means an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood or 210 liters of breath. (17-A M.R.S. § 1057)
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