Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 2051 – Sentencing alternative of unconditional discharge
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The court shall sentence a convicted person to an unconditional discharge if the court determines that no other authorized sentencing alternative is appropriate punishment and the convicted person is: [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
1. Eligible for probation. Eligible for the imposition of a sentencing alternative that includes a period of probation under section 1802, subsection 1; or
[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 E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 2051
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
2. Ineligible for probation due to excluded Class D or Class E crime. Ineligible for the imposition of a sentencing alternative that includes a period of probation under section 1802, subsection 1 solely by operation of section 1802, subsection 1, paragraph B.
[PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
A sentence of unconditional discharge is for all purposes a final judgment of conviction. [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).