Maine legal term
Nondeadly force in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Nondeadly force” 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 “Nondeadly force” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Nondeadly force" means any physical force which is not deadly force. 19. (17-A M.R.S. § 2)
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