Charges for Crimes by Felony Class in Maine

In Maine, a felony is considered to be a crime punishable by one year or more in a state prison.

Felony Sentencing and Convictions in Maine

The following are the various classifications of felony offenses, some samples of the felony crimes included in each class and the sentence for each class. Murder is a separate offense.

Expungements and Records in Maine

Pursuant to Maine law, a felonious conviction is generally not subject to expungement. However, the law permits a person whose DNA record has been stored in the state DNA database to petition for expungement on the ground that the conviction or adjudication justifying the inclusion of the DNA record in the database has been reversed or dismissed.

Maine Felony Statute of Limitations

In Maine, the prosecution of felonies must abide by the following statute of limitations:

No limitation: murder, 1^st degree homicide, 2^nd degree homicide, incest, rape, gross sexual assault (where victim is less than sixteen years old)
Six years: any Class A, Class B or Class C offense
Three years: any Class D or Class E offense
Two years: official misconduct
One year: breach of fiduciary obligation

View all Criminal Statutes of Limitations in Maine.

Help from a Lawyer in Maine for Felony Charges

If one is charged with a felony in Maine, one should consider retaining an experienced criminal attorney. An experienced attorney can not only review one’s case in order to determine what options one may have, but also an attorney can help to preserve one’s rights.