When it comes to crime classifications, each state's own legislature
determines the law, statutes and sentencing guidelines. If you or a
loved one gets charged with a crime then is becomes essentially to
understand these distinctions. As with every state, a felony is a more
serious charge then a misdemeanor. Maine felonies are assigned a letter
classification and come with individual sentencing guidelines.
Class A Felony
If you are charged with a Class A felony in Maine it is because you are
suspected of committing some of the most serious offenses. Among these
types of crimes are murder which can be either a 1st or 2nd degree
depending on the severity and circumstances. Typically, these types of
murder charges are for premeditated murder or a murder that is carried
out during the commission of a crime.
You can also be charged with a Class A felony for manslaughter which is
a death that is caused by unintended consequences or in the "heat of
the moment." Other Class A felony crimes include rape, arson, burglary,
kidnapping or what Maine distinguishes as gross sexual assault which
involves a minor under the age of 16.
A person who has been found guilty of a Class A murder felony will be
facing a minimum of 25 years in prison. The other Class A felonies
carries prison terms of up to a maximum of 30 years. The range of the
actual sentence is determined by the judge in the case.
Class B Felony
There are many types of crimes that fall into the category of a Class B
felony in Maine. Among these are a theft of services that exceed
$10,000 in damages, aggravated assault, burglary including breaking and
entering, drug crimes such as possession and intent to sell, larceny,
stalking, aggravated assault, sexual crimes, and embezzlement. In
Maine, Class B felonies can mean a prison sentence of up to 10 years
and a possible fine that could be as high as $20,000.
Class C Felony
A Class C felony is still a very serious charge that could involve
different kinds of drug crimes, robbery, perjury, forgery, terrorizing,
reckless conduct with a deadly weapon or embezzlement for a lesser
amount than a Class B embezzlement charge. Being found guilt of a Class
C felony could mean going to jail for at least five years and facing a
fine of $15,000.
Class D Felony
The final classification of a felony in Maine is the Class D. These
charges can be for escaping from custody, reckless conduct, making
threats, assaults or drug crimes. The sentencing in these cases is at
least one year in jail and a possible fine of $10,000. In some cases
you can be charged for the same type of crime as either a felony or a
misdemeanor. Often an experienced criminal defense attorney will be
able to enter into a plea bargain agreement that could have you
admitting guilt to a lesser charge as a way of avoiding a trial and
moving on with your life.
Maine Restricts Felony Expungement
According to the state's law, if you have been convicted of a felony in
Maine you won't be able to get that expunged from your record. On the
other hand, Maine state law allows you to apply for DNA testing to see
if your conviction can be overturned. Of course that depends on whether
or not DNA evidence is applicable to your crime. If you were found
not-guilty or the case was dismissed, you can petition the court to
have your arrest record expunged.
Hello everyone. If you or someone you know has a felony out of tennessee and you want relief cause you can not find a good job or someone you love. we need to stand together we are still citizens. email secondchance@yahoo.com
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Yes we are u.s citizens but when someone gets a felony the u.s shuns them an= d are considered an outcast. I got my first and only federal felony here in A= rkansas and as u know a federal felony cannot be hidden or removed. I sold 7= 0 copied software CDs on blank CDs and did 4 months in federal and no priors= not even a speeding ticket. Can't carry a concealed weapon can't do the job= career I want, I might as well be living over in Russia.=20
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I spanked a cild and they charged me with child abuse but didn't do barely three months in jail it is a class d felony in tn can it be expunged and how hard will it be to get done
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I think its bad that a person can't find a good job because they have a. Felony charge on their record.how sre you suppose to survive and make a decent living?
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Permanent Link melissa curtsinger
Friday, January 6, 2012
My brother at 17 stole a car with other 3 kids age 16, he was the only one charged as an adult bc he was few weeks of been 18, he is now 25 and as a family has hurt us, he has since then been turn down in every possible job and falls contantly in depression and in denial and wont or stand to go and look for proffesional help because he doesnt want to caused anymore financial burn for us, school gets denied, health care aka medicaid wont be given bc he has no job but cant get a job and we faced a constant battle emotionally and financially. Only God gives us peace, he is a great kid but for a stupid imature decicion he has turn in to a nobody for society.
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The system is not fare.if your rich,you get away with murder.poor,plea bargain is your best opption.p,d tell you.take the deal or your.!.!..@%$#!!after you pay sociaty for your mistakes.you still get remined of you past.its 99% imposible to erase the past.the law is quike to punish you.convict you.and forget about you.there is no programs.some paper work you can file.but the odds are not in your favor.if GOD con forgive sin.why cant mankind do the same?are we above he's law?we need a way to fix are past.nobody is perfect in this world.but we learn from are mistakes.by then its to late,and we stand alone.with no forgivinss.
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Many restaurants will hire him to work in the kitchen. Also warehouse work. If he has construction skills, he can get a job doing that or start as a helper and learn on the job. Believe it or not, hospitals will sometimes hire felons, usually for kitchen or custodian work. Sounds like he would really benefit from being treated for depression. Good luck to him and to your famiily.
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If you or someone you know is in distress....my bro had a similar problem and is working...try UPS..landscapers post Spring job ads to start...just be honest and state it was a stupid mistake as a teen.
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I completely understand your situation with your brother. I am engaged to a 24 yr old with a felony charge which is very similar to what you wrote about what happened with ur brother. My fiance' was also young and made a stupid, immature mistake (NON drug
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If a gun owner gets convicted of a felony or class A misdemeanor what does the law require be done with the guns that person legally owned prior to the conviction?
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I feel I have lawsuit's on my hands........
I'm half Comanche /Nookesack
and all the woman and brother in-law in my life are giving me hard time trying to claim stuff that I paid for all my life....
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I feel I have lawsuit's on my hands......
I'm half Comanche/Nookesack and all the woman and brother in-law in my life are giving me hard timetrying to claim stuff that I paid for all my life.....
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