Maine · Criminal & Records
The Maine Criminal Law Guide
Understand Maine's unique criminal code, the A-to-E crime classes, the court process from arrest to appeal, and your rights.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to Maine law · Plain language
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Maine's criminal process, from arrest to appeal
Class A to Class E crimes, bail and pretrial release, arraignment and indictment, plea agreements, and sentencing under Title 17-A.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Maine criminal charges come with a system of their own. The Maine Criminal Law Guide explains the criminal process from arrest through appeal under the Maine Criminal Code, Title 17-A of the Maine Revised Statutes.
The guide starts with where Maine differs from most states. Maine does not use "felony" and "misdemeanor" in its statutes; it classifies crimes as Class A through Class E, and murder carries its own sentencing range. Cases run through the unified criminal docket, and the Maine Bail Code favors release on personal recognizance or an unsecured bond unless that release would not meet its goals.
Inside, the guide explains:
• The four culpable states of mind the State must prove
• Justification defenses and who carries the burden
• How judges and bail commissioners set release conditions
• Arraignment, grand jury indictment, and discovery
• Plea agreements under Rules 11 and 11A
• Sentencing hearings, deferred disposition, and post-conviction review
The guide is written from two perspectives: the accused person and the family member or supporter. Its Toolkit includes checklists, comparison tables, a glossary, and questions to ask an attorney.
Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- Key Laws and What They Mean
- Exceptions and Defenses
- Rights of a Family Member or Supporter
- Remedies, Penalties, and Damages
- Post-Event Obligations and Next Steps
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 24 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to Maine law so you can verify it.
Cited, so you can check it
Every rule names the section of Maine law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
Plain language, no filler
Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
Dated and updated
Each guide carries a law-current date and new editions ship when the law changes.
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
Maine criminal charges: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
Does Maine use felonies and misdemeanors?
Not in its statutes. Maine classifies crimes as Class A through Class E, and murder has its own sentencing range. The guide explains each class.
How is bail decided in Maine?
The Maine Bail Code favors personal recognizance or an unsecured bond unless that would not meet its goals, using the least restrictive conditions. The guide explains the factors.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for Maine?
Yes. This guide is written for Maine law and cites the Maine statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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