Maine legal term
Intoxication in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Intoxication” 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 “Intoxication” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Intoxication" means a disturbance of mental capacities resulting from the introduction of alcohol, drugs or similar substances into the body; and B. (17-A M.R.S. § 37)
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