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17-A ME Rev Stat § 401 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 17: BURGLARY AND CRIMINAL TRESPASS|17-A §401. Burglary

 §401. Burglary 1.  A person is guilty of burglary if:   A. The person enters or surreptitiously remains in a structure knowing that that person is not licensed or privileged to do so, with the intent to commit a crime therein. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime; or   [PL 2001, c. 383, §53 (NEW); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]B. The person violates paragraph A and:   (1) The person is armed with a firearm, or knows that an accomplice is so armed. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class A crime;   (2) The person intentionally or recklessly inflicts or attempts to inflict bodily injury on anyone during the commission of the burglary or an attempt to commit the burglary or in immediate flight after the commission or attempt. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;   (3) The person is armed with a dangerous weapon other than a firearm or knows that an accomplice is so armed. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime;   (4) The violation is against a structure that is a dwelling place. Violation of this subparagraph is a Class B crime; or   (5) At the time of the burglary, the person has 2 or more prior convictions for any combination of the Maine Class A, B or C 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 this section or section 651, 702 or 703; 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 B crime.   [PL 2007, c. 476, §21 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 476, §21 (AMD).] 2.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §54 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 3.  A person may be convicted both of burglary and of the crime that the person committed or attempted to commit after entering or remaining in the structure, but sentencing for both crimes is governed by section 1608.   [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §61 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §60 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 510, §§50-52 (AMD). PL 1985, c. 282, §4 (AMD). PL 1997, c. 477, §1 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §§53-55 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 476, §21 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. C, §61 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 402-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 17: BURGLARY AND CRIMINAL TRESPASS|17-A §402-A. Aggravated criminal trespass

 §402-A. Aggravated criminal trespass 1.  A person is guilty of aggravated criminal trespass if, knowing that that person is not licensed or privileged to do so, that person enters a dwelling place and:   A. While in the dwelling place violates any provision of chapter 9 or chapter 11; or   [PL 1999, c. 434, §1 (NEW).]B. At the time of the offense, the person has 2 or more prior convictions for any combination of the Maine offenses listed in this paragraph or for engaging in substantially similar conduct to that of the Maine offenses listed in this paragraph in another jurisdiction. The Maine offenses are: burglary in a dwelling place or criminal trespass in a dwelling place. Section 9-A governs the use of prior convictions when determining a sentence.   [PL 2007, c. 476, §22 (AMD).][PL 2007, c. 476, §22 (AMD).] 2.  Aggravated criminal trespass is a Class C crime.   [PL 1999, c. 434, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1999, c. 434, §1 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 383, §59 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 476, §22 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 403 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 17: BURGLARY AND CRIMINAL TRESPASS|17-A §403. Possession or transfer of burglar's tools

 §403. Possession or transfer of burglar's tools 1.  A person is guilty of possession or transfer of burglar's tools if that person:   A. Possesses or makes any tool, implement, instrument or other article that is adapted, designed or commonly used for advancing or facilitating crimes involving unlawful entry into property or crimes involving forcible breaking of safes or other containers or depositories of property, including, but not limited to, an electronic device used as a code grabber or a master key designed to fit more than one lock, with intent to use such tool, implement, instrument or other article to commit any such criminal offense. Violation of this paragraph is a Class E crime; or   [PL 2001, c. 383, §60 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).]B. Transfers or possesses with the intent to transfer any device described in paragraph A that that person knows is designed or primarily useful for the commission of a crime described in paragraph A. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §60 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).][PL 2001, c. 383, §60 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 2.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §61 (RP); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1997, c. 372, §1 (RPR). PL 2001, c. 383, §§60,61 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 404 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 17: BURGLARY AND CRIMINAL TRESPASS|17-A §404. Trespass by motor vehicle

 §404. Trespass by motor vehicle 1.  A person is guilty of trespass by motor vehicle if, knowing that that person has no right to do so, that person intentionally or knowingly permits a motor vehicle belonging to that person or subject to that person's control to enter or remain in or on:   A. The residential property of another;   [PL 1995, c. 529, §3 (AMD).]B. The nonresidential property of another for a continuous period in excess of 24 hours; or   [PL 1995, c. 529, §3 (AMD).]C. The nonresidential property of another that is:   (1) Posted in accordance with section 402, subsection 4;   (2) Posted to prohibit access by motor vehicles; or   (3) Posted in a manner reasonably likely to come to the attention of intruders.   For purposes of this paragraph, property is posted to prohibit access by motor vehicles if the property owner or the owner's agent has posted the property boundaries at points where they are crossed by roads or trails with signs indicating that motor vehicle access is prohibited or with paint markings that comply with section 402, subsection 4, paragraph B.   [PL 1995, c. 529, §3 (NEW).][PL 1995, c. 529, §3 (AMD).] 2.  Proof that the defendant was the registered owner of the vehicle gives rise to a permissible inference under the Maine Rules of Evidence, Rule 303 that the defendant was the person who permitted the vehicle to enter or remain on the property.   [PL 2001, c. 383, §62 (AMD); PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).] 3.  Trespass by motor vehicle is a Class E crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 529, §3 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §62 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 383, §156 (AFF).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 405 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 17: BURGLARY AND CRIMINAL TRESPASS|17-A §405. Burglary of motor vehicle

 §405. Burglary of motor vehicle 1.  A person is guilty of burglary of a motor vehicle if:   A. The person enters a motor vehicle, knowing that the person is not licensed or privileged to do so, with the intent to commit a crime therein. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or   [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]B. The person violates paragraph A, and the person forcibly enters a motor vehicle that is locked. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime.   [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (RPR).] 2.   [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (RP).] 2-A.  As used in subsection 1, "forcibly" means with the use of a burglar's tool or by the use of physical force that damages or destroys the motor vehicle. "Burglar's tool" means any device described in section 403, subsection 1, paragraph A.   [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 263 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 711, §A4 (RPR).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 432 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 18: COMPUTER CRIMES|17-A §432. Criminal invasion of computer privacy

 §432. Criminal invasion of computer privacy 1.  A person is guilty of criminal invasion of computer privacy if the person intentionally accesses any computer resource knowing that the person is not authorized to do so.   [PL 1989, c. 620 (NEW).] 2.  Criminal invasion of computer privacy is a Class D crime.   [PL 1989, c. 620 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 620 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 433 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 18: COMPUTER CRIMES|17-A §433. Aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy

 §433. Aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy 1.  A person is guilty of aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy if the person:   A. Intentionally makes an unauthorized copy of any computer program, computer software or computer information, knowing that the person is not authorized to do so;   [PL 1989, c. 620 (NEW).]B. Intentionally or knowingly damages any computer resource of another person, having no reasonable ground to believe that the person has the right to do so; or   [PL 1989, c. 620 (NEW).]C. Intentionally or knowingly introduces or allows the introduction of a computer virus into any computer resource, having no reasonable ground to believe that the person has the right to do so.   [PL 1989, c. 620 (NEW).][PL 1989, c. 620 (NEW).] 2.  Aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy is a Class C crime.   [PL 1989, c. 620 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 620 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 434 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 18: COMPUTER CRIMES|17-A §434. Prosecution of invasion of computer privacy

 §434. Prosecution of invasion of computer privacy 1.  The crime of criminal invasion of computer privacy as defined in section 432 may be prosecuted and punished in:   A. The county in which the defendant was located when the defendant accessed the computer resource; or   [PL 2011, c. 133, §1 (NEW).]B. A county in which the computer resource was located.   [PL 2011, c. 133, §1 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 133, §1 (NEW).] 2.  The crime of aggravated criminal invasion of computer privacy as defined in section 433 may be prosecuted and punished in:   A. The county in which the defendant was located when the defendant copied the computer program, computer software or computer information;   [PL 2011, c. 133, §1 (NEW).]B. The county in which the defendant was located when the defendant damaged the computer resource;   [PL 2011, c. 133, §1 (NEW).]C. The county in which the defendant was located when the defendant introduced or allowed the introduction of a computer virus into the computer resource; or   [PL 2011, c. 133, §1 (NEW).]D. A county in which the computer resource was located.   [PL 2011, c. 133, §1 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 133, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 133, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 435 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 18: COMPUTER CRIMES|17-A §435. Added jurisdiction to prosecute

 §435. Added jurisdiction to prosecute 1.  In addition to the State's having jurisdiction pursuant to section 7 to convict a person under section 432 or 433, the State has jurisdiction to convict a person under this chapter when that person is physically located outside of this State and the prohibited conduct:   A. Occurs outside of this State and the victim of the crime is a resident of this State at the time of the crime; and   [PL 2011, c. 377, §1 (NEW).]B. Is sufficient under this section to constitute a crime in this State.   [PL 2011, c. 377, §1 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 377, §1 (NEW).] 2.  As used in this section, "resident" means a person who lives in this State either permanently or for an extended period. "Extended period" includes, but is not limited to, the period of time a student attends a school or college and the period of time a person serving in the Armed Forces of the United States is stationed in this State.   [PL 2011, c. 377, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 377, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 451 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 19: FALSIFICATION IN OFFICIAL MATTERS|17-A §451. Perjury

 §451. Perjury 1.  A person is guilty of perjury if he makes:   A. In any official proceeding, a false material statement under oath or affirmation, or swears or affirms the truth of a material statement previously made, and he does not believe the statement to be true; or   [PL 1975, c. 740, §61 (AMD).]B. Inconsistent material statements, in the same official proceeding, under oath or affirmation, both within the period of limitations, one of which statements is false and not believed by him to be true.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).][PL 1975, c. 740, §61 (AMD).] 2.  In a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph B, it need not be alleged or proved which of the statements is false but only that one or the other was false and not believed by the person to be true.   [PL 1999, c. 13, §1 (AMD).] 3.  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the defendant retracted the falsification in the course of the official proceeding in which it was made, and before it became manifest that the falsification was or would have been exposed.   [PL 1981, c. 317, §12 (AMD).] 3-A.  In a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph A, evidence that the allegedly false testimony in the prior official proceeding was contradicted by evidence in that proceeding may not be a sufficient basis by itself to sustain a conviction for perjury.   [PL 1981, c. 317, §13 (NEW).] 4.  It is not a defense to prosecution under this section that the oath or affirmation was administered or taken in an irregular manner or that the declarant was not a competent witness in making the statement or was disqualified from doing so. A document purporting to be made upon oath or affirmation at any time when the actor presents it as being so verified shall be deemed to have been duly sworn or affirmed.   [PL 1975, c. 740, §62 (AMD).] 5.  As used in this section:   A. "Official proceeding" means any proceeding before a legislative, judicial, administrative or other governmental body or official authorized by law to take evidence under oath or affirmation including a notary or other person taking evidence in connection with any such proceeding;   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]B. "Material" means capable of affecting the course or outcome of the proceeding.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).][PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 6.  Perjury is a Class C crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §§61,62 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 512, §27 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 317, §§12,13 (AMD). PL 1999, c. 13, §1 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 452 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 19: FALSIFICATION IN OFFICIAL MATTERS|17-A §452. False swearing

 §452. False swearing 1.  A person is guilty of false swearing if:   A. The person makes a false statement under oath or affirmation or swears or affirms the truth of such a statement previously made and the person does not believe the statement to be true, provided   (1) the falsification occurs in an official proceeding as defined in section 451, subsection 5, paragraph A, or is made with the intention to mislead a public servant performing the public servant's official duties; or   (2) the statement is one which is required by law to be sworn or affirmed before a notary or other person authorized to administer oaths; or   [RR 2009, c. 2, §38 (COR).]B. The person makes inconsistent statements under oath or affirmation, both within the period of limitations, one of which is false and not believed by the person to be true. In a prosecution under this subsection, it need not be alleged or proved which of the statements is false, but only that one or the other was false and not believed by the defendant to be true.   [RR 2009, c. 2, §38 (COR).][RR 2009, c. 2, §38 (COR).] 2.  It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that, when made in an official proceeding, the defendant retracted the falsification in the course of such proceeding before it became manifest that the falsification was or would have been exposed.   [PL 1981, c. 317, §14 (AMD).] 2-A.  In a prosecution under subsection 1, paragraph A, evidence that the allegedly false testimony or statement in the prior official proceeding or before a notary or other person authorized to administer oaths was contradicted by evidence in that proceeding may not be a sufficient basis by itself to sustain a conviction for false swearing.   [PL 1983, c. 450, §3 (AMD).] 3.  It is not a defense to prosecution under this section that the oath or affirmation was administered or taken in an irregular manner or that the declarant was not a competent witness in making the statement or was disqualified from doing so. A document purporting to be made upon oaths or affirmation at any time when the actor presents it as being so verified shall be deemed to have been duly sworn or affirmed.   [PL 1975, c. 740, §63 (AMD).] 4.  False swearing is a Class D crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §63 (AMD). PL 1979, c. 512, §28 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 317, §§14,15 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 450, §3 (AMD). RR 2009, c. 2, §38 (COR).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 453 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 19: FALSIFICATION IN OFFICIAL MATTERS|17-A §453. Unsworn falsification

 §453. Unsworn falsification 1.  A person is guilty of unsworn falsification if:   A. He makes a written false statement which he does not believe to be true, on or pursuant to, a form conspicuously bearing notification authorized by statute or regulation to the effect that false statements made therein are punishable;   [PL 1981, c. 317, §16 (AMD).]B. With the intent to deceive a public servant in the performance of his official duties, he   (1) makes any written false statement which he does not believe to be true, provided, however, that this subsection does not apply in the case of a written false statement made to a law enforcement officer by a person then in official custody and suspected of having committed a crime, except as provided in paragraph C; or   (2) knowingly creates, or attempts to create, a false impression in a written application for any pecuniary or other benefit by omitting information necessary to prevent statements therein from being misleading; or   (3) submits or invites reliance on any sample, specimen, map, boundary mark or other object which he knows to be false; or   [PL 1981, c. 317, §§17, 18 (AMD).]C. With the intent to conceal his identity from a law enforcement officer while under arrest for a crime, after having been warned that it is a crime to give false information concerning identity, he gives false information concerning his name or date of birth, including, but not limited to, a signature.   [PL 1981, c. 317, §19 (NEW).][PL 1981, c. 317, §§16-19 (AMD).] 2.  Unsworn falsification is a Class D crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1981, c. 317, §§16-19 (AMD).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 455 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 19: FALSIFICATION IN OFFICIAL MATTERS|17-A §455. Falsifying physical evidence

 §455. Falsifying physical evidence 1.  A person is guilty of falsifying physical evidence if, believing that an official proceeding as defined in section 451, subsection 5, paragraph A, or an official criminal investigation, is pending or will be instituted, he:   A. Alters, destroys, conceals or removes any thing relevant to such proceeding or investigation with intent to impair its verity, authenticity or availability in such proceeding or investigation; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]B. Presents or uses any thing which he knows to be false with intent to deceive a public servant who is or may be engaged in such proceeding or investigation.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).][PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Falsifying physical evidence is a Class D crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 456 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 19: FALSIFICATION IN OFFICIAL MATTERS|17-A §456. Tampering with public records or information

 §456. Tampering with public records or information 1.  A person is guilty of tampering with public records or information if he:   A. Knowingly makes a false entry in, or false alteration of any record, document or thing belonging to, or received or kept by the government, or required by law to be kept by others for the information of the government; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]B. Presents or uses any record, document or thing knowing it to be false, and with intent that it be taken as a genuine part of information or records referred to in subsection 1, paragraph A; or   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]C. Intentionally destroys, conceals, removes or otherwise impairs the verity or availability of any such record, document or thing, knowing that he lacks authority to do so.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).][PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  Tampering with public records or information is a Class D crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 457 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 19: FALSIFICATION IN OFFICIAL MATTERS|17-A §457. Impersonating a public servant

 §457. Impersonating a public servant 1.  A person is guilty of impersonating a public servant if he falsely pretends to be a public servant and engages in any conduct in that capacity with the intent to deceive anyone.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 2.  It is no defense to a prosecution under this section that the office the person pretended to hold did not in fact exist.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 3.  Impersonating a public servant is a Class E crime.   [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 458 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 19: FALSIFICATION IN OFFICIAL MATTERS|17-A §458. Retaliation against a witness, informant, victim or juror

 §458. Retaliation against a witness, informant, victim or juror A person is guilty of retaliation against a witness, informant, victim or juror if, believing that another person is participating or has participated as a witness, informant, victim or juror in an official proceeding, as defined in section 451, subsection 5, paragraph A, or in an official criminal investigation, the actor engages in criminal conduct with the intent to retaliate for that other person's role in the official proceeding or official criminal investigation. Violation of this section is a Class C crime.   [PL 2019, c. 309, §1 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2019, c. 309, §1 (NEW).
17-A ME Rev Stat § 501 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE|Part 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES|Chapter 21: OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC ORDER|17-A §501. Disorderly conduct (REPEALED)

 §501. Disorderly conduct (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §§64,65 (AMD). PL 1977, c. 510, §55 (AMD). PL 1981, c. 37, §§1,2 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 266 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 258, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 144, §2 (RP).