Maine legal term
Sex offense in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Sex offense” 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 “Sex offense” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Sex offense" means a conviction for one of the following offenses or for an attempt or solicitation of one of the following offenses if the victim was less than 18 years of age at the time of the criminal conduct: A. (34-A M.R.S. § 11203)
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