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17-A ME Rev Stat § 9-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 1: PRELIMINARY|17-A §9-A. Allegation of prior conviction when sentence enhanced

 §9-A. Allegation of prior conviction when sentence enhanced 1.  Except as otherwise provided by law, a prior conviction must be specially alleged if the sentencing provision of a crime requires that a present sentence be enhanced because the person has been previously convicted of a specified crime. For the purpose of this section, a sentence is enhanced only if the maximum sentence that may be imposed is increased or a mandatory minimum nonsuspendable sentence must be imposed. The Supreme Judicial Court shall provide by rule the manner of alleging the prior conviction in a charging instrument and conditions for using that prior conviction at trial.   [PL 1999, c. 196, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Proof that the name and date of birth of the person charged with the current principal offense are the same as those of the person who has been convicted of the prior offense gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the person charged with the current principal offense is the same person as that person convicted of the prior offense.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §3 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 3.  Prior convictions may be considered for purposes of enhancing a present sentence if the date of each prior conviction precedes the commission of the offense being enhanced by no more than 10 years, except as otherwise provided by law. More than one prior conviction may have occurred on the same day. The date of conviction is deemed to be the date that the sentence is imposed, even though an appeal was taken.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §4 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 4.  Proof of the date stated in a complaint, information, indictment or other formal charging instrument gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that such a date is the date the offense was committed, notwithstanding the use of the words "on or about" or the equivalent. The convictions of 2 or more prior offenses that were committed within a 3-day period are considered a single conviction for purposes of this section.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §4 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 196, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 383, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 10 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 1: PRELIMINARY|17-A §10. Definitions of culpable states of mind (REPEALED)

 §10. Definitions of culpable states of mind (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §18 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 510, §§20-23 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 324, §11 (RP).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 10-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 1: PRELIMINARY|17-A §10-A. Jurisdiction over juveniles

 §10-A. Jurisdiction over juveniles 1.  A criminal proceeding may not be commenced against any person who had not attained 18 years of age at the time of the alleged crime, except as the result of a finding of probable cause authorized by Title 15, section 3101, subsection 4, or in regard to the offenses over which juvenile courts have no jurisdiction, as provided in Title 15, section 3101, subsection 2.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §6 (AMD).] 2.  When it appears that the defendant's age, at the time the crime charged was committed, may have been such that the court lacks jurisdiction by reason stated in subsection 1, the court shall hold a hearing on the matter and the burden shall be on the State to establish the court's jurisdiction, as defined by subsection 1, by a preponderance of the evidence.   [PL 1981, c. 324, §12 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 324, §12 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 173, §6 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 11 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 1: PRELIMINARY|17-A §11. Requirement of culpable mental states; liability without culpability (REPEALED)

 §11. Requirement of culpable mental states; liability without culpability (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §19 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 317, §5 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 324, §13 (RP). PL 1981, c. 470, §§B5,7-A (RP).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 12 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 1: PRELIMINARY|17-A §12. De minimis infractions

 §12. De minimis infractions 1.  The court may dismiss a prosecution if, upon notice to or motion of the prosecutor and opportunity to be heard, having regard to the nature of the conduct alleged and the nature of the attendant circumstances, it finds the defendant's conduct:   A. Was within a customary license or tolerance, which was not expressly refused by the person whose interest was infringed and which is not inconsistent with the purpose of the law defining the crime; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]B. Did not actually cause or threaten the harm sought to be prevented by the law defining the crime or did so only to an extent too trivial to warrant the condemnation of conviction; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]C. Presents such other extenuations that it cannot reasonably be regarded as envisaged by the Legislature in defining the crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).][PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  The court shall not dismiss a prosecution under this section without filing a written statement of its reasons.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 13 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 1: PRELIMINARY|17-A §13. Other offenses

 §13. Other offenses 1.  The existence of a crime other than the one charged, but based on the same conduct or arising from the same criminal episode, for which a person may be prosecuted, whether that crime is a lesser or greater crime as to elements or sentencing classification, shall not preclude prosecution for the offense charged unless a contrary legislative intent plainly appears.   [PL 1975, c. 740, §20 (NEW).] 2.   [PL 1979, c. 512, §20 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §20 (RPR). PL 1979, c. 512, §20 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 13-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 1: PRELIMINARY|17-A §13-A. Included offenses

 §13-A. Included offenses 1.  The court shall not instruct the jury to consider, nor shall the court as factfinder consider, a lesser included offense, as defined in subsection 2, unless on the basis of the evidence there is a rational basis for finding the defendant guilty of that lesser included offense. If a rational basis exists, the lesser included offense shall be considered by the factfinder if requested by either the State or defendant; otherwise, its consideration shall be a matter within the discretion of the court.   [PL 1979, c. 512, §21 (NEW).] 2.  For purposes of this section, a lesser included offense is an offense carrying a lesser penalty which:   A. As legally defined, must necessarily be committed when the offense or alternative thereof actually charged, as legally defined, is committed. If the lesser offense is defined in a manner that it may be committed in alternative ways, each alternative which meets the above definition shall be deemed to be a lesser included offense. Facts which are a basis for sentencing classification of either the crime charged or the lesser crime shall be considered alternatives of those crimes;   [PL 1979, c. 512, §21 (NEW).]B. Meets the requirements of paragraph A, except that a culpable state of mind is required which is different than that charged but which results in lesser criminal liability; or   [PL 1979, c. 512, §21 (NEW).]C. Is by statute expressly declared to be charged when the greater offense is charged.   [PL 1979, c. 512, §21 (NEW).][PL 1979, c. 512, §21 (NEW).] 3.  The court in its discretion may instruct the jury to consider, or may as factfinder consider, any other offense or another alternative of the offense charged, although that other offense or alternative is not a lesser included offense, if:   A. On the basis of the evidence, there is a rational basis for finding the defendant guilty of the other offense;   [PL 1979, c. 512, §21 (NEW).]B. The other offense does not carry a greater penalty than the offense charged;   [PL 1979, c. 512, §21 (NEW).]C. Both the State and the defendant consent to the consideration of the other offenses by the factfinder; and   [PL 1979, c. 512, §21 (NEW).]D. The defendant waives any applicable right to an indictment for the other offense.   [PL 1979, c. 512, §21 (NEW).]When the other offense is defined in such a manner that it may be committed in alternative ways, the court may instruct the jury to consider, or may as factfinder consider, any alternative which meets the requirements of this subsection.   [PL 1979, c. 512, §21 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1979, c. 512, §21 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 14 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 1: PRELIMINARY|17-A §14. Separate trials

 §14. Separate trials A defendant shall not be subject to separate trials for multiple offenses based on the same conduct or arising from the same criminal episode, if such offenses were known to the appropriate prosecuting officer at the time of the commencement of the first trial and were within the jurisdiction of the same court and within the same venue, unless the court, on application of the prosecuting attorney or of the defendant or on its own motion, orders any such charge to be tried separately if it is satisfied that justice so requires.   [PL 1975, c. 740, §21 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §21 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 16 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 1: PRELIMINARY|17-A §16. Warrantless arrests by a private person

 §16. Warrantless arrests by a private person Except as otherwise specifically provided, a private person has the authority to arrest without a warrant:   [PL 2007, c. 173, §7 (AMD).]1.  Any person who the private person has probable cause to believe has committed or is committing:   A. Murder; or   [PL 1977, c. 510, §25 (RPR).]B. Any Class A, Class B or Class C crime.   [PL 1975, c. 740, §22 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 173, §7 (AMD).] 2.  Any person who, in fact, is committing in the private person's presence and in a public place any of the Class D or Class E crimes described in section 207; 209; 211; 254; 255-A; 501-A, subsection 1, paragraph B; 503; 751; 806; or 1002.   A. [PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §11 (RP); PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §12 (AFF).] [PL 2007, c. 518, §5 (AMD).] 3.  For the purposes of subsection 2, in the presence has the same meaning given in section 15, subsection 2.   [PL 1975, c. 740, §22 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 740, §22 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 510, §25 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 127, §125 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 144, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 173, §7 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §11 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 466, Pt. B, §12 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 518, §5 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 18 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 1: PRELIMINARY|17-A §18. Homelessness crisis protocol

 §18. Homelessness crisis protocol A person who lacks a home who commits a listed offense because the person lacks a home must be treated in accordance with the homelessness crisis protocol adopted by the responding law enforcement agency under subsection 2.   [PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).]1.  Definitions.  As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   A. "Law enforcement agency" has the same meaning as in Title 25, section 3701, subsection 1.   [PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).]B. "Listed offense" means:   (1) Criminal trespass in violation of section 402, subsection 1, paragraph C or F;   (2) Disorderly conduct in violation of section 501‑A, subsection 1, paragraph A;   (3) Indecent conduct in violation of section 854 that is based on urinating in public;   (4) Possession of a scheduled drug in violation of chapter 45 that is based on using the scheduled drug; or   (5) Public drinking in violation of Title 17, section 2003‑A, subsection 2.   [PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Adoption of homelessness crisis protocol.  This subsection governs the adoption of homelessness crisis protocols by the Attorney General and law enforcement agencies. A homelessness crisis protocol must include access and referral to crisis services, mental health and substance use disorder professionals, emergency and transitional housing and case management services.   A. By January 1, 2022, the Attorney General shall adopt a model homelessness crisis protocol.   Rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph are routine technical rules as defined by Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2‑A.   [PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).]B. By March 1, 2022, all law enforcement agencies shall adopt homelessness crisis protocols. The protocol of a law enforcement agency may, but is not required to, conform to the protocol adopted by the Attorney General.   [PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).][PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Law enforcement response to a listed offense by a person who lacks a home.  A law enforcement officer who responds to a call regarding or encounters a person who is committing or has committed a listed offense shall inquire whether the person has a home or lacks a home. If the person lacks a home, the law enforcement officer shall respond to the person using the homelessness crisis protocol adopted by the officer's law enforcement agency under subsection 2.   [PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).] Revisor's Note: §18. Crimes involving minors (As enacted by PL 2021, c. 447, §1 is REALLOCATED TO TITLE 17-A, SECTION 19) SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 393, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 19 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 1: PRELIMINARY|17-A §19. Crimes involving minors (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 17-A, SECTION 18 )

 §19. Crimes involving minors (REALLOCATED FROM TITLE 17-A, SECTION 18 )A person who poses as a minor is deemed a minor for the purposes of a crime under chapter 11, 12 or 35 that has as an element or aggravating factor that the victim or person other than the actor is a minor.   [PL 2021, c. 447, §1 (NEW); RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2021, c. 447, §1 (NEW). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. A, §12 (RAL).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 31 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 2: CRIMINAL LIABILITY; ELEMENTS OF CRIMES|17-A §31. Voluntary conduct (REPEALED)

 §31. Voluntary conduct (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW). PL 1999, c. 195, §1 (RP).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 32 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 2: CRIMINAL LIABILITY; ELEMENTS OF CRIMES|17-A §32. Elements of crimes defined

 §32. Elements of crimes defined A person may not be convicted of a crime unless each element of the crime is proved by the State beyond a reasonable doubt. "Element of the crime" means the forbidden conduct; the attendant circumstances specified in the definition of the crime; the intention, knowledge, recklessness or negligence as may be required; and any required result.   [PL 2007, c. 475, §9 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 475, §9 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 33 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 2: CRIMINAL LIABILITY; ELEMENTS OF CRIMES|17-A §33. Result as an element; causation

 §33. Result as an element; causation 1.  Unless otherwise provided, when causing a result is an element of a crime, causation may be found when the result would not have occurred but for the conduct of the defendant, operating either alone or concurrently with another cause.   [PL 2017, c. 432, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).] 2.  In cases in which concurrent causation is generated as an issue, the defendant’s conduct must also have been sufficient by itself to produce the result.   [PL 2017, c. 432, Pt. C, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 432, Pt. C, §1 (RPR).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 35 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 2: CRIMINAL LIABILITY; ELEMENTS OF CRIMES|17-A §35. Definitions of culpable states of mind

 §35. Definitions of culpable states of mind 1.  "Intentionally."     A. A person acts intentionally with respect to a result of the person's conduct when it is the person's conscious object to cause such a result.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).]B. A person acts intentionally with respect to attendant circumstances when the person is aware of the existence of such circumstances or believes that they exist.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).] 2.  "Knowingly."     A. A person acts knowingly with respect to a result of the person's conduct when the person is aware that it is practically certain that the person's conduct will cause such a result.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).]B. A person acts knowingly with respect to attendant circumstances when the person is aware that such circumstances exist.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).] 3.  "Recklessly."     A. A person acts recklessly with respect to a result of the person's conduct when the person consciously disregards a risk that the person's conduct will cause such a result.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).]B. A person acts recklessly with respect to attendant circumstances when the person consciously disregards a risk that such circumstances exist.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).]C. For purposes of this subsection, the disregard of the risk, when viewed in light of the nature and purpose of the person's conduct and the circumstances known to the person, must involve a gross deviation from the standard of conduct that a reasonable and prudent person would observe in the same situation.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).] 4.  "Criminal negligence."     A. A person acts with criminal negligence with respect to a result of the person's conduct when the person fails to be aware of a risk that the person's conduct will cause such a result.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).]B. A person acts with criminal negligence with respect to attendant circumstances when the person fails to be aware of a risk that such circumstances exist.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).]C. For purposes of this subsection, the failure to be aware of the risk, when viewed in light of the nature and purpose of the person's conduct and the circumstances known to the person, must involve a gross deviation from the standard of conduct that a reasonable and prudent person would observe in the same situation.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).] 5.  "Culpable."  A person acts culpably when the person acts with the intention, knowledge, recklessness or criminal negligence as is required.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 173, §8 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 36 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 2: CRIMINAL LIABILITY; ELEMENTS OF CRIMES|17-A §36. Ignorance or mistake

 §36. Ignorance or mistake 1.  Evidence of ignorance or mistake as to a matter of fact or law may raise a reasonable doubt as to the existence of a required culpable state of mind.   [PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW).] 2.  Ignorance or mistake as to a matter of fact or law is a defense only if the law provides that the state of mind established by such ignorance or mistake constitutes a defense.   [PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW).] 3.  Although ignorance or mistake would otherwise afford a defense to the crime charged, the defense is not available if the defendant would be guilty of another crime had the situation been as the defendant supposed.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §9 (AMD).] 4.  It is an affirmative defense if the defendant engages in conduct that the defendant believes does not legally constitute a crime if:   A. The statute violated is not known to the defendant and has not been published or otherwise reasonably made available prior to the conduct alleged; or   [PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW).]B. The defendant acts in reasonable reliance upon an official statement, afterward determined to be invalid or erroneous, contained in:   (1) A statute, ordinance or other enactment;   (2) A final judicial decision, opinion or judgment;   (3) An administrative order or grant of permission; or   (4) An official interpretation of the public officer or body charged by law with responsibility for the interpretation, administration or enforcement of the statute defining the crime. This subsection does not impose any duty to make any such official interpretation.   [PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 173, §10 (AMD).] 5.  A mistaken belief that facts exist which would constitute an affirmative defense is not an affirmative defense, except as otherwise expressly provided.   [PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 173, §§9, 10 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 37 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 2: CRIMINAL LIABILITY; ELEMENTS OF CRIMES|17-A §37. Intoxication

 §37. Intoxication 1.  Except as provided in subsection 2, evidence of intoxication may raise a reasonable doubt as to the existence of a required culpable state of mind.   [PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW).] 2.  When recklessness establishes an element of the offense, if a person, due to self-induced intoxication, is unaware of a risk of which the person would have been aware had the person not been intoxicated, such unawareness is immaterial.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §11 (AMD).] 3.  As used in this section:   A. "Intoxication" means a disturbance of mental capacities resulting from the introduction of alcohol, drugs or similar substances into the body; and   [PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW).]B. "Self-induced intoxication" means intoxication caused when a person intentionally or knowingly introduces into the person's body substances that the person knows or ought to know tend to cause intoxication, unless the person introduces them pursuant to medical advice or under such duress as would afford a defense to a charge of crime.   [PL 2007, c. 173, §12 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 173, §12 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 173, §§11, 12 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 38 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 1: GENERAL PRINCIPLES|Chapter 2: CRIMINAL LIABILITY; ELEMENTS OF CRIMES|17-A §38. Mental abnormality

 §38. Mental abnormality Evidence of an abnormal condition of the mind may raise a reasonable doubt as to the existence of a required culpable state of mind.   [PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW).]An actor does not suffer from an abnormal condition of the mind based solely on the discovery of, knowledge about or potential disclosure of the victim's actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, including under circumstances in which the victim made an unwanted nonforcible romantic or sexual advance toward the actor or in which the actor and victim dated or had a romantic or sexual relationship.   [PL 2019, c. 462, §1 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 324, §14 (NEW). PL 2019, c. 462, §1 (AMD).