Maine legal term
Under the influence of intoxicants in Maine Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Maine legislative session
In Maine criminal law, “Under the influence of intoxicants” 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 “Under the influence of intoxicants” mean in Maine criminal law?
"Under the influence of intoxicants" means being under the influence of alcohol, a drug other than alcohol, a combination of drugs or a combination of alcohol and drugs. (29-A M.R.S. § 2401)
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