Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 6407 – Conviction or adjudication; juvenile offense; failure to appear
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Under this chapter: [PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW).]
1. Conviction or adjudication. A conviction of a crime is considered a conviction and an adjudication of a civil violation is considered an adjudication during the pendency of appeal;
[PL 2013, c. 492, §4 (AMD).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 12 Sec. 6407
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
2. Juvenile offense. A conviction of a juvenile offense is considered a conviction; and
[PL 2013, c. 492, §4 (AMD).]
3. Failure to appear. Failure to appear in court when properly summoned is considered a conviction.
[PL 2013, c. 492, §4 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 661, §5 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 492, §4 (AMD).