Robbery
17-A M.R.S. § 651 — theft with force or a threat of it, Class B or Class A
- Committing or attempting theft while recklessly inflicting bodily injury, or threatening force against someone present, is robbery, a Class B crime.
- Using physical force on another, or intentionally inflicting or attempting bodily injury, makes it a Class A crime.
- So does being armed with a dangerous weapon, or knowing an accomplice is.
Who handles this in Maine: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Maine directory.
Sources for this section (1)
- 17-A M.R.S. § 651 — Robbery
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Maine attorney.