Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 1704 – Maximum fine amounts authorized for convicted individuals
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An individual who has been convicted of a Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D or Class E crime may be sentenced to pay a fine. Except as provided in section 1706 and unless a different maximum fine is specified by statute, the maximum fine that may be imposed by a court on a convicted individual is as follows: [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
1. Class A crime. In the case of a Class A crime, $50,000;
[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A crime | up to 30 years | up to $50,000 |
| Class B crime | up to 10 years | up to $20,000 |
| Class C crime | up to 5 years | up to $5,000 |
| Class D crime | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
| Class E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 1704
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
2. Class B crime. In the case of a Class B crime, $20,000;
[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
3. Class C crime. In the case of a Class C crime, $5,000;
[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
4. Class D crime. In the case of a Class D crime, $2,000; and
[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
5. Class E crime. In the case of a Class E crime, $1,000.
[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).