Assault
17-A M.R.S. § 207 — bodily injury or offensive physical contact, a Class D crime with a $300 minimum fine
Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing bodily injury or offensive physical contact to another person is assault, a Class D crime. An adult causing bodily injury to a child under 6 years of age commits a Class C crime.
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The sentence includes a fine of at least $300, which the court lowers only for exceptional circumstances, such as financial hardship, it finds by a preponderance of the evidence.
- Bodily injury that creates a substantial risk of death or extended convalescence, or injury with a dangerous weapon, is aggravated assault, a Class B crime.
- Bodily injury causing serious, permanent disfigurement or loss or impairment of a bodily member or organ is a Class A crime.
- Bodily injury means physical pain, physical illness or any impairment of physical condition.
Sources for this section (3)
- 17-A M.R.S. § 207 — Assault
- 17-A M.R.S. § 208 — Aggravated assault
- 17-A M.R.S. § 2 — Definitions
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Maine attorney.