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Terroristic intent in Maine Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Maine legislative session

In Maine criminal law, “Terroristic intent” 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 “Terroristic intent” mean in Maine criminal law?

"Terroristic intent" means the intent to do any of the following for the purpose of intimidating or coercing a civilian population or to affect the conduct of government: A. (17-A M.R.S. § 2)

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