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17-A ME Rev Stat § 303 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 13: KIDNAPPING, CRIMINAL RESTRAINT AND CRIMINAL FORCED LABOR|17-A §303. Criminal restraint by parent

 §303. Criminal restraint by parent 1.  A person is guilty of criminal restraint by a parent if, being the parent of a child and knowing the person has no legal right to do so, the person takes, retains or entices the child:   A. Who has not in fact attained 16 years of age, from the custody of the child's other parent, guardian or other lawful custodian with the intent to remove the child from the State or to secrete the child and hold the child in a place where the child is not likely to be found. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime;   [PL 2007, c. 96, §7 (AMD).]B. Who resides in another state and who has not in fact attained 16 years of age, from the custody of the child's other parent, guardian or other lawful custodian, whose custodial authority was established by a court of this State, with the intent to remove the child from that state or to secrete the child and hold the child in a place where the child is not likely to be found. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or   [PL 2007, c. 96, §7 (AMD).]C. Who is either 16 or 17 years of age, from the custody of the Department of Corrections or the Department of Health and Human Services with the intent to remove the child from the State or to secrete the child and hold the child in a place where the child is not likely to be found. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime.   [PL 2007, c. 96, §7 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 96, §7 (AMD).] 2.  Consent by the child taken, enticed or retained is not a defense under this section.   [PL 2007, c. 96, §7 (AMD).] 3.  A law enforcement officer may not be held liable for taking physical custody of a child who the officer reasonably believes has been taken, retained or enticed in violation of this section and for delivering the child to a person who the officer reasonably believes is the child's lawful custodian or to any other suitable person.   For purposes of this subsection, "reasonable belief a child has been taken, retained or enticed in violation of this section" includes, but is not limited to, a determination by a law enforcement officer, based on the officer's review of the terms of a certified copy of the most recent court decree granting custody of the child, that the parent who is exercising control over the child is not the person authorized to have custody under terms of the decree.   [PL 2007, c. 96, §7 (AMD).] 4.  A law enforcement officer may arrest without a warrant any person who the officer has probable cause to believe has violated or is violating this section.   [PL 2007, c. 96, §7 (AMD).] 5.   [PL 2007, c. 96, §7 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 512, §26 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 669, §§1-3 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 96, §7 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 305 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 13: KIDNAPPING, CRIMINAL RESTRAINT AND CRIMINAL FORCED LABOR|17-A §305. Aggravated criminal forced labor

 §305. Aggravated criminal forced labor 1.  A person is guilty of aggravated criminal forced labor if the actor violates section 304 and the person compelled to provide labor or services having economic value has not in fact attained 18 years of age.   [PL 2017, c. 416, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Aggravated criminal forced labor is a Class B crime.   [PL 2017, c. 416, §2 (NEW).] 3.  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the person engaged in aggravated criminal forced labor because the person was compelled to do so as described in section 304, subsection 1.   [PL 2017, c. 416, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 416, §2 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 351 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 15: THEFT|17-A §351. Consolidation

 §351. Consolidation Conduct denominated theft in this chapter constitutes a single crime embracing the separate crimes such as those heretofore known as larceny, larceny by trick, larceny by bailee, embezzlement, false pretenses, extortion, blackmail, shoplifting and receiving stolen property. An accusation of theft may be proved by evidence that it was committed in any manner that would be theft under this chapter, notwithstanding the specification of a different manner in the complaint, information or indictment, subject only to the power of the court to ensure a fair trial by granting a continuance or other appropriate relief if the conduct of the defense would be prejudiced by lack of fair notice or by surprise. If the evidence is sufficient to permit a finding of guilt of theft in more than one manner, no election among those manners is required.   [PL 2007, c. 475, §11 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 317, §7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 475, §11 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 353 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 15: THEFT|17-A §353. Theft by unauthorized taking or transfer

 §353. Theft by unauthorized taking or transfer 1.  A person is guilty of theft if:   A. The person obtains or exercises unauthorized control over the property of another with intent to deprive the other person of the property. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime;   [PL 2005, c. 199, §4 (AMD).]B. The person violates paragraph A and:   (1) The value of the property is more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;   (2) The property stolen is a firearm or an explosive device. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;   (3) The person is armed with a dangerous weapon at the time of the offense. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;   (4) The value of the property is more than $1,000 but not more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;   (5) The value of the property is more than $500 but not more than $1,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or   (6) The person has 2 or more prior convictions for any combination of the Maine offenses listed in this subparagraph or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that of the Maine offenses listed in this subparagraph in another jurisdiction. The Maine offenses are: theft; any violation of section 401 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the structure is theft; any violation of section 405 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the motor vehicle is theft; any violation of section 651; any violation of section 702, 703 or 708; or attempts to commit any of these crimes. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or   [PL 2007, c. 476, §10 (AMD).]C. The person knowingly operates an audiovisual or audio recording function of any device in a motion picture theater while a motion picture is being exhibited for the purpose of making a copy of the motion picture, without the written consent of the motion picture theater owner. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime.   [PL 2005, c. 199, §4 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 476, §10 (AMD).] 2.  As used in this section, "exercises unauthorized control" includes but is not limited to conduct formerly defined or known as common law larceny by trespassory taking, larceny by conversion, larceny by bailee and embezzlement.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §33 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 383, §33 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 667, §D3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 667, §D36 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 199, §4 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 476, §10 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 353-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 15: THEFT|17-A §353-A. Theft by unauthorized taking or transfer at a casino or slot machine facility (REPEALED)

 §353-A. Theft by unauthorized taking or transfer at a casino or slot machine facility (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 585, §14 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 96, §2 (RP).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 354-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 15: THEFT|17-A §354-A. Insurance deception

 §354-A. Insurance deception 1.  A person is guilty of theft if:   A. The person obtains or exercises control over property of another as a result of insurance deception and with an intent to deprive the other person of the property. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or   [PL 2001, c. 383, §35 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]B. The person violates paragraph A and:   (1) The value of the property is more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;   (2) The property stolen is a firearm or an explosive device. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;   (3) The person is armed with a dangerous weapon at the time of the offense. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;   (4) The value of the property is more than $1,000 but not more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;   (5) The value of the property is more than $500 but not more than $1,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or   (6) The person has 2 or more prior convictions for any combination of the Maine offenses listed in this subparagraph or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that of the Maine offenses listed in this subparagraph in another jurisdiction. The Maine offenses are: theft; any violation of section 401 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the structure is theft; any violation of section 405 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the motor vehicle is theft; any violation of section 651; any violation of section 702, 703 or 708; or attempts to commit any of these crimes. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime.   [PL 2007, c. 476, §12 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 476, §12 (AMD).] 2.  For purposes of this section, insurance deception occurs when a person intentionally makes a misrepresentation or written false statement that the person does not believe to be true relating to a material fact to any person engaged in the business of insurance concerning any of the following:   A. An application for the issuance or renewal of an insurance policy;   [PL 1997, c. 779, §1 (NEW).]B. The rating of an insurance policy;   [PL 1997, c. 779, §1 (NEW).]C. Payment made in accordance with an insurance policy;   [PL 1997, c. 779, §1 (NEW).]D. A claim for payment or benefit pursuant to an insurance policy; or   [PL 1997, c. 779, §1 (NEW).]E. Premiums paid on an insurance policy.   [PL 1997, c. 779, §1 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 779, §1 (NEW).] 3.  It is not a defense to a prosecution under this section that the deception related to a matter that was of no pecuniary significance or that the person deceived acted unreasonably in relying on the deception.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §36 (RPR); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 779, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 383, §§35,36 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 667, §D5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 667, §D36 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 476, §12 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 355 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 15: THEFT|17-A §355. Theft by extortion

 §355. Theft by extortion 1.  A person is guilty of theft if the person obtains or exercises control over the property of another as a result of extortion and with intent to deprive the other person of the property.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §37 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 2.  As used in this section, extortion occurs when a person threatens to:   A. Cause physical harm in the future to the person threatened or to any other person or to property at any time; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]B. Do any other act that would not in itself substantially benefit the person but that would harm substantially any other person with respect to that person's health, safety, business, calling, career, financial condition, reputation or personal relationships.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §38 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).][PL 2001, c. 383, §38 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 3.  Violation of this section is a Class C crime.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §39 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 383, §§37-39 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 356 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 15: THEFT|17-A §356. Theft of lost, mislaid or mistakenly delivered property (REPEALED)

 §356. Theft of lost, mislaid or mistakenly delivered property (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 317, §9 (RPR). PL 1981, c. 529, §1 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 383, §40 (RP). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 356-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 15: THEFT|17-A §356-A. Theft of lost, mislaid or mistakenly delivered property

 §356-A. Theft of lost, mislaid or mistakenly delivered property 1.  A person is guilty of theft if:   A. The person obtains or exercises control over the property of another that the person knows to have been lost or mislaid or to have been delivered under a mistake as to the identity of the recipient or as to the nature or amount of the property and, with the intent to deprive the owner of the property at any time subsequent to acquiring it, the person fails to take reasonable measures to return it. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or   [PL 2001, c. 383, §41 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]B. The person violates paragraph A and:   (1) The value of the property is more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;   (2) The property stolen is a firearm or an explosive device. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;   (3) The person is armed with a dangerous weapon at the time of the offense. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;   (4) The value of the property is more than $1,000 but not more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;   (5) The value of the property is more than $500 but not more than $1,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or   (6) The person has 2 or more prior convictions for any combination of the Maine offenses listed in this subparagraph or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that of the Maine offenses listed in this subparagraph in another jurisdiction. The Maine offenses are: theft; any violation of section 401 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the structure is theft; any violation of section 405 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the motor vehicle is theft; any violation of section 651; any violation of section 702, 703 or 708; or attempts to commit any of these crimes. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime.   [PL 2007, c. 476, §13 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 476, §13 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 383, §41 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 667, §D6 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 667, §D36 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 476, §13 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 357-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 15: THEFT|17-A §357-A. Theft of utility services (REPEALED)

 §357-A. Theft of utility services (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 668, §1 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 106, §2 (RP).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 359 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 15: THEFT|17-A §359. Receiving stolen property

 §359. Receiving stolen property 1.  A person is guilty of theft if:   A. The person receives, retains or disposes of the property of another knowing that it has been stolen, or believing that it has probably been stolen, with the intent to deprive the owner of the property. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or   [PL 2001, c. 383, §46 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]B. The person violates paragraph A and:   (1) The value of the property is more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;   (2) The property stolen is a firearm or an explosive device. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;   (3) The person is armed with a dangerous weapon at the time of the offense. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;   (4) The value of the property is more than $1,000 but not more than $10,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime;   (5) The value of the property is more than $500 but not more than $1,000. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class D crime; or   (6) The person has 2 or more prior convictions for any combination of the Maine offenses listed in this subparagraph or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that of the Maine offenses listed in this subparagraph in another jurisdiction. The Maine offenses are: theft; any violation of section 401 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the structure is theft; any violation of section 405 in which the crime intended to be committed inside the motor vehicle is theft; any violation of section 651; any violation of section 702, 703 or 708; or attempts to commit any of these crimes. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime.   [PL 2007, c. 476, §17 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 476, §17 (AMD).] 2.  As used in this section, "receives" means acquiring possession, control or title, or lending on the security of the property. For purposes of this section, property is "stolen" if it was obtained or unauthorized control was exercised over it in violation of this chapter.   [PL 1975, c. 740, §55 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §55 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §46 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 667, §D10 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 667, §D36 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 476, §17 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 361 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 15: THEFT|17-A §361. Affirmative defense of claim of right

 §361. Affirmative defense of claim of right It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this chapter that the defendant acted in good faith under a claim of right to property or services involved, including, in cases of theft of a trade secret, that the defendant rightfully knew the trade secret or that it was available to the defendant from a source other than the owner of the trade secret.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §50 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]1.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §50 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 2.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §50 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 1, §1 (RP).] 3.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §50 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §58 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 671, §25 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §50 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 426, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 1, §1 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 361-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 15: THEFT|17-A §361-A. Permissible inferences against accused

 §361-A. Permissible inferences against accused 1.  Proof that the defendant was in exclusive possession of property that had recently been taken under circumstances constituting a violation of this chapter, section 405 or of chapter 27 gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the defendant is guilty of the theft or robbery of the property, as the case may be, and proof that the theft or robbery occurred under circumstances constituting a violation of section 401 or 405 also gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the defendant in exclusive possession of property recently so taken is guilty of the burglary or burglary of a motor vehicle, as the case may be.   [PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §12 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 667, Pt. D, §36 (AFF).] 2.  Proof that the defendant concealed unpurchased property stored, offered or exposed for sale while the defendant was still on the premises of the place where it was stored, offered or exposed or in a parking lot or public or private way immediately adjacent thereto gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the defendant obtained or exercised unauthorized control over the property with the intent to deprive the owner thereof.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §51 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 3.  Proof that a defendant possessed or controlled property of a person who, by reason of physical illness or mental illness or mental defect, including, but not limited to, dementia and other cognitive impairments, is manifestly unable or known by the defendant to be unable to make a reasonable judgment with respect to the disposition of the property or proof that a defendant obtained possession or control of the property by undue influence gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the defendant obtained or exercised unauthorized control over the property with the intent to deprive the owner of the property. As used in this subsection, "undue influence" has the same meaning as in section 109, subsection 4.   [PL 2013, c. 414, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 383, §51 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 667, §D12 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 667, §D36 (AFF). PL 2013, c. 414, §4 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 362 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 15: THEFT|17-A §362. Classification of theft offenses (REPEALED)

 §362. Classification of theft offenses (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §59 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 510, §§48,49 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 317, §10 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 239, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 12 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 548, §A8 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 224, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 495, §2 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §52 (RP). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2001, c. 389, §§3-5 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 426, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 1, §§2-5 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 363 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 15: THEFT|17-A §363. Organized retail theft

 §363. Organized retail theft 1.  A person is guilty of organized retail theft if the person commits 2 or more thefts of retail merchandise under this chapter, either as a principal or an accomplice, pursuant to a scheme or course of conduct engaged in by 2 or more persons involving thefts from 2 or more retail stores for the purpose of selling the stolen merchandise or conducting fraudulent returns of the stolen merchandise. Violation of this section is a Class C crime.   [PL 2015, c. 85, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 85, §2 (NEW).