WHAT EACH CHARGE CARRIES

53 charges people actually meet, each with the section it comes from, what it requires the state to show, and the most it can carry. Maine's criminal code sorts crimes into Class A through Class E, and the class sets the longest term and fine unless a statute sets another. Below the classes, a civil violation and a traffic infraction are not crimes and carry fines.

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53 charges

Operating under the influence

CLASS D to CLASS B · up to 10 years

Also searched as OUI, DUI, drunk driving

Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants, or with an alcohol level of 0.08 grams or more. It is a strict liability crime.

Class and maximums for Operating under the influence
Class	Up to	When
CLASS DClass D crime	Less than one yearAt least $500, or $600 after a refusal fine	WhenA first offense, or one with one previous OUI within 10 years
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsAt least $1,100 fine	WhenWith 2 or more previous OUI offenses within 10 years
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsAt least $2,100 fine	WhenCausing serious bodily injury to another person
CLASS BClass B crime	Up to 10 yearsAt least $2,100 fine	WhenCausing a death

The minimum fines, jail and suspensions cannot be suspended, and a passenger under 21 adds 275 days to the suspension.

Class	Up to	When
CLASS EClass E crime	Up to 6 monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenOrdinarily
CLASS EClass E crime	Up to 6 monthsAt least $600 fine	WhenWhen the suspension was for OUI, with at least 7 consecutive days in jail

Class	Up to	When
INFRACTIONTraffic infraction, not a crime	None$25 to $500 fine	WhenA resident of more than 30 but fewer than 90 days on another state's license, or a Maine license expired within 90 days
CLASS EClass E crime	Up to 6 monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenDriving unlicensed, in breach of a condition, or after more than 90 days of residence

Class	Up to	When
CLASS EClass E crime	Up to 6 monthsAt least $575 fine	WhenA violation, with a suspension of 30 to 180 days
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsAt least $575 fine	WhenCausing serious bodily injury to another person, with a suspension of 180 days to 2 years

Class	Up to	When
CLASS EClass E crime	Up to 6 monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenFailing or refusing to stop
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine	WhenEluding in a high speed chase, or passing a roadblock
CLASS BClass B crime	Up to 10 yearsUp to $20,000 fine	WhenEither, when another person suffers serious bodily injury

Class	Up to	When
CLASS DClass D crime	Less than one yearUp to $2,000 fine	WhenA failure to comply
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine	WhenAn intentional, knowing or reckless failure when the crash caused serious bodily injury or death

Class	Up to	When
CLASS EClass E crime	Up to 6 monthsAt least $250 fine	WhenA violation, with a 30 day suspension for a second within 3 years
INFRACTIONTraffic infraction, not a crime	NoneAt least $275 fine	WhenNot moving over or slowing for a stopped emergency or public service vehicle with its lights on

Class	Up to	When
INFRACTIONTraffic infraction, not a crime	NoneAt least $250 fine	WhenA first violation
INFRACTIONTraffic infraction, not a crime	NoneAt least $500 fine	WhenAnother within a 3-year period, with a suspension

Class	Up to	When
INFRACTIONTraffic infraction, not a crime	None$50 fine	WhenA first offense
INFRACTIONTraffic infraction, not a crime	None$250 fine	WhenA second or later offense

Class	Up to	When
CLASS EClass E crime	Up to 6 monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenRefusing to stop
CLASS DClass D crime	Less than one yearUp to $2,000 fine	WhenUsing physical force, or creating a substantial risk of bodily injury to the officer

Class	Up to	When
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine	WhenA witness or informant, or a juror
CLASS BClass B crime	Up to 10 yearsUp to $20,000 fine	WhenA victim, or a juror in a murder or Class A case

Class and maximums for Aggravated assault
Class	Up to	When
CLASS BClass B crime	Up to 10 yearsUp to $20,000 fine	WhenA risk of death or extended convalescence, a dangerous weapon, or extreme indifference including strangulation
CLASS AClass A crime	Up to 30 yearsUp to $50,000 fine	WhenSerious, permanent disfigurement or loss or impairment of a bodily member or organ

Class	Up to	When
CLASS DClass D crime	Less than one yearAt least $300, lowered only for exceptional circumstances fine	WhenA violation
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine	WhenAn adult injuring a child under 6 years of age

Class	Up to	When
CLASS DClass D crime	Less than one yearUp to $2,000 fine	WhenA threat that puts someone in reasonable fear
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine	WhenA threat that causes an evacuation or a lockdown

Class	Up to	When
CLASS EClass E crime	Up to 6 monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenMost violations
CLASS DClass D crime	Less than one yearUp to $2,000 fine	WhenSending sexual images to a child under 14, or to one of 14 or 15 by someone at least 5 years older

Class	Up to	When
CLASS EClass E crime	Up to 6 monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenProperty of $500 or less
CLASS DClass D crime	Less than one yearUp to $2,000 fine	WhenMore than $500, up to $1,000
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine	WhenMore than $1,000, up to $10,000, or with 2 or more prior theft convictions
CLASS BClass B crime	Up to 10 yearsUp to $20,000 fine	WhenMore than $10,000, a firearm, or armed with a dangerous weapon

Class	Up to	When
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine	WhenA structure that is not a dwelling
CLASS BClass B crime	Up to 10 yearsUp to $20,000 fine	WhenA dwelling place, an injury or attempt, or a dangerous weapon other than a firearm
CLASS AClass A crime	Up to 30 yearsUp to $50,000 fine	WhenArmed with a firearm, or knowing an accomplice is

Class	Up to	When
CLASS EClass E crime	Up to 6 monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenA locked structure, posted or fenced land, or defying an order to leave or not enter
CLASS DClass D crime	Less than one yearUp to $2,000 fine	WhenA dwelling place

Class	Up to	When
CLASS BClass B crime	Up to 10 yearsUp to $20,000 fine	WhenRecklessly causing injury, or threatening force
CLASS AClass A crime	Up to 30 yearsUp to $50,000 fine	WhenUsing physical force, intentionally injuring, or being armed with a dangerous weapon

Class	Up to	When
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine	WhenAfter a disqualifying juvenile adjudication
CLASS BClass B crime	Up to 10 yearsUp to $20,000 fine	WhenAfter a conviction for a crime punishable by one year or more, or one committed with a firearm or dangerous weapon

Class	Up to	When
CLASS EClass E crime	Up to 6 monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenA schedule Y or Z drug, or marijuana over 2 1/2 ounces to 8 ounces
CLASS DClass D crime	Less than one yearUp to $2,000 fine	WhenA schedule W or X drug, generally, or marijuana over 8 ounces to 16 ounces
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine	WhenHeroin, fentanyl powder or certain others over 200 milligrams, cocaine over 2 grams, or marijuana over one pound to 20 pounds
CLASS BClass B crime	Up to 10 yearsUp to $20,000 fine	WhenMarijuana over 20 pounds, or large amounts of cocaine or methamphetamine with a prior drug conviction

Class	Up to	When
CLASS DClass D crime	Less than one yearUp to $2,000 fine	WhenA schedule Y or Z drug
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine	WhenA schedule X drug, marijuana over one pound, or 100 or more plants
CLASS BClass B crime	Up to 10 yearsUp to $20,000 fine	WhenA schedule W drug, marijuana of 20 pounds or more, or 500 or more plants

Operating under the influence

Operating while license suspended or revoked

Operating without a license

Driving to endanger

Failing to stop for an officer, or eluding

Leaving the scene of a crash with injury

Leaving the scene of a crash with damage

Passing a stopped school bus

Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle

Criminal speeding

Texting while driving

Using a handheld phone while driving

Driving without insurance

Seat belt or child seat violation

Refusing to give a name to an officer

Refusing to sign a summons

Refusing to submit to arrest or detention

Obstructing government administration

Tampering with a witness or victim

Assault

Domestic violence assault

Aggravated assault

Criminal threatening

Terrorizing

Stalking

Reckless conduct

Harassment

Harassment by phone or electronic device

Disorderly conduct

Violating a protection from abuse order

Violating a protection from harassment order

Theft

Receiving stolen property

Burglary

Criminal trespass

Criminal mischief

Robbery

Misuse of identification

Violation of privacy

Intercepting a conversation

Carrying a concealed weapon outside the law

Firearm in a courthouse

Firearm on school property

Possession of a firearm by a prohibited person

Unlawful possession of a scheduled drug

Unlawful trafficking in a scheduled drug

Use of drug paraphernalia

Consuming cannabis where it is barred

Cannabis possession under 21

Underage purchase or possession of liquor

Furnishing liquor to a minor

Allowing a minor to drink

Using false identification to buy tobacco

Every class on this page, for reference

Words on a charging document

Class	Up to	When
CIVILCivil violation	None$300 fine	WhenUsing or possessing it to use
CLASS EClass E crime	Up to 6 monthsUp to $1,000 fine	WhenFurnishing it to someone at least 16
CLASS DClass D crime	Less than one yearUp to $2,000 fine	WhenFurnishing it to someone under 16

Class	Up to	When
CIVILCivil violation	None$350 to $600 fine	WhenUp to 1 1/4 ounces
CIVILCivil violation	None$700 to $1,000 fine	WhenOver 1 1/4 ounces to 2 1/2 ounces

Class	Up to	When
CIVILCivil violation	None$200 to $400 fine	WhenA first offense
CIVILCivil violation	None$300 to $600 fine	WhenA second offense
CIVILCivil violation	None$600 fine	WhenA third or later offense

Class	Up to	When
CLASS DClass D crime	Less than one yearUp to $2,000 fine	WhenA violation, with at least $500 when the minor is under 18
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine	WhenWhen the drinking causes serious bodily injury or death

Class	Up to	When
CLASS DClass D crime	Less than one yearUp to $2,000 fine	WhenA violation, with at least $1,000 when the minor is under 18
CLASS CClass C crime	Up to 5 yearsUp to $5,000 fine	WhenWhen the drinking causes serious bodily injury or death