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

Me. Rev. Stat. (Criminal Code) § 608: Official oppression

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A public servant commits official oppression by knowingly performing unauthorized acts or failing to perform legal duties while intending to benefit themselves, another, or harm someone. It is classified as a Class E crime.

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