Maine · Maine Revised Statutes — Title 17-A, Maine Criminal Code

Me. Rev. Stat. (Criminal Code) § 153: Criminal solicitation

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Criminal solicitation occurs when a person intentionally commands or induces another to commit murder or a serious crime. The offense severity depends on the crime solicited, ranging from Class A to Class C felonies.

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