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

Me. Rev. Stat. (Criminal Code) § 211-A: Domestic violence reckless conduct

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Domestic violence reckless conduct is a Class D crime when a person commits a section 211 violation against a family/household member or dating partner. It becomes a Class C crime if the person has prior qualifying convictions.

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