Maine legal term
Sexual touching in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Sexual touching” 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 “Sexual touching” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Sexual touching" means any touching of the breasts, buttocks, groin or inner thigh, directly or through clothing, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire. (17-A M.R.S. § 251)
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