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17-A ME Rev Stat § 701 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES|17-A §701. Definitions

 §701. Definitions As used in sections 702 and 703:   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]1.  A person "falsely alters" a written instrument when, without the authority of anyone entitled to grant it, he changes a written instrument, whether it be in complete or incomplete form, by means of erasure, obliteration, deletion, insertion of new matter, transposition of matter, or in any other manner, so that such instrument in its thus altered form appears or purports to be in all respects an authentic creation of, or fully authorized by, its ostensible holder, author, maker or drawer;   [PL 1975, c. 740, §75 (AMD).] 2.  A person "falsely completes" a written instrument when, by adding, inserting or changing matter, he transforms an incomplete written instrument into a complete one, without the authority of anyone entitled to grant it, so that such complete instrument appears or purports to be in all respects an authentic creation of, or fully authorized by, its ostensible author, maker or drawer;   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 3.  A person "falsely makes" a written instrument when he makes or draws a complete written instrument in its entirety, or an incomplete written instrument, which purports to be an authentic creation of its ostensible author, maker or drawer, but which is not such, either because the ostensible maker or drawer is fictitious or because, if real, he did not authorize the making or drawing thereof;   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 4.  "Written instrument" includes any token, coin, stamp, seal, badge, trademark, credit card, absentee ballot application, absentee ballot envelope, medical drug prescription form, other evidence or symbol of value, right, privilege or identification, and any paper, document or other written instrument containing written or printed matter or its equivalent;   [PL 2001, c. 419, §1 (AMD).] 5.  "Complete written instrument" means a written instrument which purports to be a genuine written instrument fully drawn with respect to every essential feature thereof; and   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 6.  "Incomplete written instrument" means a written instrument which contains some matter by way of content or authentication but which requires additional matter in order to render it a complete written instrument.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §75 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 436, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 419, §1 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 702 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES|17-A §702. Aggravated forgery

 §702. Aggravated forgery 1.  A person is guilty of aggravated forgery if, with intent to defraud or deceive another person or government, he falsely makes, completes, endorses or alters a written instrument, or knowingly utters or possesses such an instrument, and the instrument is:   A. Part of an issue of money, stamps, securities or other valuable instruments issued by a government or governmental instrumentality;   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]B. Part of an issue of stocks, bonds or other instruments representing interests in or claims against an organization or its property;   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]C. A will, codicil or other instrument providing for the disposition of property after death;   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]D. A public record or an instrument filed or required or authorized by law to be filed in or with a public office or public employee; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]E.   [PL 1989, c. 187, §1 (RP).][PL 1989, c. 187, §1 (AMD).] 2.  Aggravated forgery is a Class B crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §76 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 187, §1 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 704 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES|17-A §704. Possession of forgery devices

 §704. Possession of forgery devices 1.  A person is guilty of possession of forgery devices if:   A. He makes or possesses with knowledge of its character, any plate, die or other device, apparatus, equipment or article specifically designed or adapted for use in committing aggravated forgery or forgery; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]B. He makes or possesses any device, apparatus, equipment, or article capable of or adaptable to use in committing an aggravated forgery or forgery, with the intent to use it himself, or to aid or permit another to use it for purposes of committing aggravated forgery or forgery.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).][PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Possession of forgery devices is a Class E crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 705 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES|17-A §705. Criminal simulation

 §705. Criminal simulation 1.  A person is guilty of criminal simulation if:   A. With intent to defraud, the person makes or alters any property so that it appears to have an age, rarity, quality, composition, source or authorship that it does not in fact possess or, with knowledge of its true character and with intent to defraud, the person transfers or possesses property so simulated. A violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime;   [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]B. In return for a pecuniary benefit:   (1) The person authors, prepares, writes, sells, transfers or possesses with intent to sell or transfer, an essay, term paper or other manuscript knowing that it will be, or believing that it probably will be, submitted by another person in satisfaction of a course, credit or degree requirement at a university or other degree, diploma or certificate-granting educational institution. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime; or   (2) The person takes an examination for another person in satisfaction of a course, credit or degree requirement at a university or other degree, diploma or certificate-granting educational institution. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime;   [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]C. The person knowingly makes, gives or exhibits a false pedigree in writing of any animal. A violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime;   [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]D. With intent to defraud and to prevent identification:   (1) The person alters, removes or obscures the manufacturer's serial number or any other distinguishing identification number, mark or symbol upon any automobile, snowmobile, outboard motor, motorboat, aircraft or any other vehicle or upon any machine or other object, other than a firearm. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime; or   (2) The person possesses any such object or any such item after that number has been altered, removed or obscured. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class E crime; or   [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).]E. With intent to defraud or to prevent identification:   (1) The person alters, removes or obscures the manufacturer's make, model or serial number on any firearm. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime; or   (2) The person possesses a firearm altered as set out in subparagraph (1) or intentionally or knowingly transports any such firearm. A violation of this subparagraph is a Class C crime.   [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (NEW).][PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).] 2.      [PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (RP).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1979, c. 129 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 364, §1 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 706 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES|17-A §706. Suppressing recordable instrument

 §706. Suppressing recordable instrument 1.  A person is guilty of suppressing a recordable instrument if, with intent to defraud anyone, he falsifies, destroys, removes or conceals any will, deed, mortgage, security instrument or other writing for which the law provides public recording, whether or not it is in fact recorded.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Suppressing a recordable instrument is a Class E crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 706-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES|17-A §706-A. Falsely filing a recordable instrument

 §706-A. Falsely filing a recordable instrument 1.  A person is guilty of falsely filing a recordable instrument if, with intent to defraud, harass or intimidate, the person files or causes to be filed a will, deed, mortgage, security instrument or other writing for which the law provides public recording, knowing or believing the writing to be false or without legal authority.   [PL 2007, c. 228, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Falsely filing a recordable instrument is a Class D crime.   [PL 2007, c. 228, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 228, §2 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 707 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES|17-A §707. Falsifying private records

 §707. Falsifying private records 1.  A person is guilty of falsifying private records if, with intent to defraud any person, he:   A. Makes a false entry in the records of an organization, or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]B. Alters, erases, obliterates, deletes, removes or destroys a true entry in the records of an organization; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]C. Omits to make a true entry in the records of an organization in violation of a duty to do so which he knows to be imposed on him by statute; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]D. Prevents the making of a true entry or causes the omission thereof in the records of an organization.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).][PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Falsifying private records is a Class E crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 707-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 29: FORGERY AND RELATED OFFENSES|17-A §707-A. Falsifying health care records

 §707-A. Falsifying health care records 1.  A person is guilty of falsifying health care records if, with intent to deceive any person or governmental entity, the person:   A. Makes, or causes to be made, a false material entry in the health care records maintained by a health care provider;   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]B. Alters, erases, obliterates, deletes, removes or destroys a true material entry in the health care records maintained by a health care provider;   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]C. Knowingly omits to make a true material entry in the health care records maintained by a health care provider in violation of a duty to do so that is imposed by statute, standard of care or regulatory provision; or   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]D. Prevents the making of a true material entry or causes the omission of a true material entry in the health care records maintained by a health care provider.   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).][PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Supplementation of information or correction of an error in health care records in a manner that reasonably discloses that the supplementation or correction was performed and that does not conceal or alter prior entries is not a violation of this section.   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Falsifying health care records is a Class D crime, except as provided in subsection 4.   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).] 4.  Falsifying health care records is a Class C crime if any reliance on a violation of this section causes serious bodily injury or impairment of the mental or behavioral condition of any person.   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).] 5.  As used in this section, the following definitions apply.   A. "Health care provider" means a hospital, clinic, nursing home or other facility in which skilled nursing care or medical services are prescribed by or performed under the general direction of persons licensed to practice medicine, dentistry, podiatry or surgery in this State and that is licensed or otherwise authorized by the laws of this State.   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]B. "Health care record" means a record that relates to an individual's physical, mental or behavioral condition, personal or family medical history or medical treatment or the health care provided to that individual.   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).]C. "Material" means capable of altering the course or outcome of any subsequent reliance on the health care record.   [PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).][PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2017, c. 410, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 751 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|17-A §751. Obstructing government administration

 §751. Obstructing government administration 1.  A person is guilty of obstructing government administration if the person intentionally interferes by force, violence or intimidation or by any physical act with a public servant performing or purporting to perform an official function.   [PL 2003, c. 657, §5 (AMD).] 2.  This section does not apply to:   A. Refusal by a person to submit to an arrest or detention; or   [PL 1997, c. 351, §2 (AMD).]B. Escape by a person from official custody, as defined in section 755.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).][PL 1997, c. 351, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Obstructing government administration is a Class D crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 351, §2 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 657, §5 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 751-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|17-A §751-A. Refusing to submit to arrest or detention (REPEALED)

 §751-A. Refusing to submit to arrest or detention (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 351, §3 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 128, §1 (AMD). PL 2009, c. 449, §1 (RP).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 751-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|17-A §751-B. Refusing to submit to arrest or detention

 §751-B. Refusing to submit to arrest or detention 1.  A person is guilty of refusing to submit to arrest or detention if, with the intent to hinder, delay or prevent a law enforcement officer from effecting the arrest or detention of that person, the person:   A. Refuses to stop on request or signal of a law enforcement officer. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime;   [PL 2009, c. 449, §2 (NEW).]B. Uses physical force against the law enforcement officer. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or   [PL 2009, c. 449, §2 (NEW).]C. Creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to the law enforcement officer. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime.   [PL 2009, c. 449, §2 (NEW).][PL 2009, c. 449, §2 (NEW).] 2.  It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the person reasonably believed that the person attempting to effect the arrest or detention was not a law enforcement officer. It is a defense to prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph A that the law enforcement officer acted unlawfully in attempting to effect the arrest or detention.   [PL 2009, c. 449, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 449, §2 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 752 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|17-A §752. Assault on an officer (REPEALED)

 §752. Assault on an officer (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §§80,81 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 656, §1 (RP).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 752-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|17-A §752-A. Assault on an officer

 §752-A. Assault on an officer 1.  A person is guilty of assault on an officer if:   A. He intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to a law enforcement officer while the officer is in the performance of his official duties; or   [PL 1977, c. 656, §2 (NEW).]B. While in custody pursuant to an arrest or pursuant to a court order, the person commits an assault on a corrections officer, corrections supervisor or another member of the staff of an institution while the staff member is performing official duties. As used in this paragraph "assault" means the crime defined in section 207, subsection 1, paragraph A.   [PL 2003, c. 205, §4 (AMD).][PL 2003, c. 205, §4 (AMD).] 2.   [PL 1997, c. 67, §1 (RP).] 3.  Assault on an officer is a Class C crime.   [PL 1977, c. 656, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1977, c. 656, §2 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 408, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 67, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 205, §4 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 752-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|17-A §752-B. Unlawful interference with law enforcement dogs

 §752-B. Unlawful interference with law enforcement dogs 1.  A person is guilty of unlawful interference with a law enforcement dog if the person intentionally or knowingly:   A. Kills, mutilates or permanently disables any dog that is in fact certified for law enforcement use and that the person knows or reasonably should have known is used for law enforcement purposes. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or   [PL 2005, c. 69, §1 (AMD).]B. Torments, beats, strikes, injures, temporarily disables or otherwise mistreats any dog that is in fact certified for law enforcement use and that the person knows or reasonably should have known is used for law enforcement purposes. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime.   [PL 2005, c. 69, §1 (AMD).][PL 2005, c. 69, §1 (AMD).] 2.  For the purposes of this section, a dog is certified for law enforcement use if the State has certified that the dog has satisfactorily completed requisite training for one or more law enforcement purposes.   [PL 1989, c. 446, §2 (NEW).] 3.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §83 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 446, §2 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 383, §§82,83 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2005, c. 69, §1 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 752-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|17-A §752-C. Assault on an emergency medical care provider

 §752-C. Assault on an emergency medical care provider 1.  A person is guilty of assault on an emergency medical care provider if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to an emergency medical care provider while the emergency medical care provider is providing emergency medical care.   [PL 1997, c. 470, §1 (NEW).] 2.  As used in this section, "emergency medical care provider" includes hospital personnel assisting in an emergency and emergency medical services persons, defined in Title 32, section 83, subsection 12, but does not include a firefighter as defined in section 752‑E, subsection 2.   [PL 2015, c. 471, §1 (AMD).] 3.  Assault on an emergency medical care provider is a Class C crime.   [PL 1997, c. 470, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1997, c. 470, §1 (NEW). PL 2015, c. 471, §1 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 752-D (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|17-A §752-D. Unlawful interference with law enforcement horses

 §752-D. Unlawful interference with law enforcement horses 1.  A person is guilty of unlawful interference with a law enforcement horse if the person intentionally or knowingly:   A. Kills, mutilates or permanently disables a horse that the person knows or reasonably should have known is used for law enforcement purposes. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or   [PL 2001, c. 627, §1 (NEW).]B. Torments, beats, strikes, injures, temporarily disables or otherwise mistreats a horse that the person knows or reasonably should have known is used for law enforcement purposes. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime.   [PL 2001, c. 627, §1 (NEW).][PL 2001, c. 627, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2001, c. 627, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 752-E (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|17-A §752-E. Assault on a firefighter

 §752-E. Assault on a firefighter 1.  A person is guilty of assault on a firefighter if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to a firefighter while the firefighter is providing emergency services.   [PL 2015, c. 471, §2 (NEW).] 2.  As used in this section, "firefighter" means a municipal firefighter or volunteer firefighter as defined in Title 30-A, section 3151, subsections 2 and 4, respectively. As used in this section, "provide emergency services" has the same meaning as in Title 30‑A, section 3151, subsection 1-A.   [PL 2015, c. 471, §2 (NEW).] 3.  Assault on a firefighter is a Class C crime.   [PL 2015, c. 471, §2 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2015, c. 471, §2 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 754 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 31: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION|17-A §754. Obstructing criminal prosecution

 §754. Obstructing criminal prosecution 1.  A person is guilty of obstructing criminal prosecution if:   A. The person uses force, violence or intimidation, or the person promises, offers or gives any pecuniary benefit or anything of benefit to another, with the intent to induce the other:   (1) To refrain from initiating a criminal prosecution or juvenile proceeding; or   (2) To refrain from continuing with a criminal prosecution or juvenile proceeding that the other person has initiated; or   [PL 2019, c. 438, §4 (AMD).]B. The person solicits, accepts or agrees to accept any pecuniary benefit or anything of benefit to another in consideration of doing any of the things specified in this subsection.   [PL 2019, c. 438, §4 (AMD).][PL 2019, c. 438, §4 (AMD).] 2.  This section does not apply to conduct authorized by Title 15, section 891.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §89 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 3.  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that:   A. The charge in fact made or liable to be made was for a Class D or Class E crime or a comparable juvenile offense; and   [PL 1977, c. 510, §62 (RPR).]B. The pecuniary benefit did not exceed an amount which the actor believed to be due as restitution or indemnification for harm caused by the offense.   [PL 1977, c. 510, §62 (RPR).][PL 1977, c. 510, §62 (RPR).] 4.  Obstructing criminal prosecution is a Class C crime.   [PL 1977, c. 510, §62 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1977, c. 510, §62 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 383, §89 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2019, c. 438, §4 (AMD).