Felonies & Misdemeanors
What is Maine's Law on Felonies & Misdemeanors
17-A MRS §1604 addresses imprisonment for crimes other than murder. The Maine Attorney General's website “Criminal Justice System” states, in part, "Crimes were traditionally classified as felonies (serious crimes punishable by more than one year in prison) and misdemeanors (less serious crimes punishable by one year or less in jail). Maine no longer uses these categories, but classifies crimes as follows…"
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