Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 208-C – Elevated aggravated assault on pregnant person
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1. A person is guilty of elevated aggravated assault on a pregnant person if that person intentionally or knowingly causes serious bodily injury to a person the person knows or has reason to know is pregnant. For the purposes of this subsection, “serious bodily injury” includes bodily injury that results in the termination of a pregnancy. This subsection does not apply to acts committed by:
A. Any person relating to an abortion for which the consent of the pregnant person, or a person authorized by law to act on her behalf, has been obtained or for which such consent is implied by law; or [PL 2005, c. 408, §1 (NEW).]
B. Any person for any medical treatment of the pregnant person or the fetus. [PL 2005, c. 408, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 2005, c. 408, §1 (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 |
2. Elevated aggravated assault on a pregnant person is a Class A crime.
[PL 2005, c. 408, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2005, c. 408, §1 (NEW).