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Maine is considered to be one of the safest states in the country and this can be credited to the many proactive law enforcement agencies throughout the state. Maine police officers continually target suspected drug circles and rely on community relations to arrest suspects and reduce crime. The Maine Revised Statute Title 17-A, Chapter 45 addresses the types of drug crimes that can be committed within the state and the penalties involved with each crime.
Trafficking charges generally refer to the sale or distribution of illegal drugs and may result in federal charges for manufacturing, transporting, exporting, distributing or dispensing controlled substances. Maine Revised Statute Title §1105-A outlines the specific circumstances that may result in aggravated trafficking charges that will result in Class A penalties. This drug crime is a crime of intent, which means that the State must prove that you intentionally or knowingly sold drugs in order to convict you.
Cultivation of Drugs Certain plants, such as cannabis and opium, are capable of producing illegal drugs when they are cultivated correctly. Maine’s drug cultivation laws make it a crime to grow, produce or possess these certain plants and other naturally occurring elements that are used in the production of illegal controlled substances. Penalties may include fines up to $2,000 and a maximum of one year in jail.
Marijuana On November 3, 2009, voters in Maine approved Question 5, which enacted the citizen-initiated bill to establish the Maine Medical Marijuana Act. Maine was the fifth state to provide dispensaries of medical-grade marijuana for medical patients who qualify, but criminal charges will still result for those who have not received approval to use marijuana.
Drug crimes are classified in every class of crimes in Maine. Class A crimes are the most serious and can lead to a 30-year jail sentence and $50,000 in fines. Class B crimes are also felony offenses and can lead to 10 years in jail and $20,000 in fines. A Class C conviction has a maximum sentence of 5 years in jail and/or $5,000 in fines and Class D convictions can lead to one year in jail and $2,000 in fines. The lightest offenses will result in Class E charges which still can result in 6 months of jail time and $1,000 in fines.