Criminal Law Overview

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What constitutes burglary under Maine law?

Entering a property without permission with intent to commit a crime

Entering a property with a firearm

Intentionally inflicting bodily injury during the crime

All of the above (correct)

What is criminal trespass?

Entering a dwelling without permission or remaining in a place after being ordered to leave.

What is the definition of criminal mischief?

Intentionally causing harm to property

Recklessly causing harm to property

Damaging property for insurance fraud

All of the above (correct)

What does criminal restraint refer to?

Taking, retaining, or enticing another person without legal right, particularly minors under 14. Signup and view all the answers

What is the class of robbery if the actor inflicts bodily injury?

Class B Signup and view all the answers

Define disorderly conduct.

Causing annoyance in public by making loud noises or engaging in fighting. Signup and view all the answers

What age distinction is made in the charge of assault?

Involves victims under 6 years of age. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes harassment by telephone?

Making offensive comments without consent through phone or electronic devices. Signup and view all the answers

What is the crime of theft by unauthorized taking?

Obtaining control over another's property with intent to deprive them of it. Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited under unauthorized dissemination of certain private images?

Publishing images of someone in nudity or sexual acts without consent. Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria for creating a police standoff?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes indecent conduct in public?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is assault on an officer?

Causing bodily injury to a law enforcement officer while they are performing their duties. Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to refuse to submit to arrest?

Hindering or preventing law enforcement from arresting or detaining you. Signup and view all the answers

What is criminal threatening?

Placing another person in fear of imminent bodily injury. Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes terrorizing?

Communicating threats of violence against a person. Signup and view all the answers

Define stalking under Maine law.

Engaging in a course of conduct causing serious distress or fear for someone's safety. Signup and view all the answers

What is reckless conduct?

Creating a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person. Signup and view all the answers

What is domestic violence assault?

Assault where the victim is a family or household member. Signup and view all the answers

Who qualifies as dating partners?

Individuals who are currently or formerly in a dating relationship. Signup and view all the answers

What defines family or household members?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Burglary

Entering or remaining in a structure unlawfully with intent to commit a crime (Class C)
Enhanced penalties apply if armed with a firearm (Class A) or dangerous weapon (Class B)
Bodily injury inflicted or attempted during the act increases classification to Class B

Criminal Trespass

Entering a dwelling without permission (Class D)
Entering a locked or barred structure (Class E)
Remaining unlawfully after being ordered to leave, or trespassing in a cemetery at night (Class E)

Criminal Mischief

Intentionally damaging or destroying another's property without reasonable belief of having the right to do so (Class D)
Includes damaging property to assist in insurance fraud

Criminal Restraint

Taking or retaining another person without legal right, particularly if under 14 years old (Class D)

Robbery

Committing theft while inflicting bodily injury or threatening imminent force (Class B)
Severity increases based on the level of force used and the injury inflicted

Disorderly Conduct

Causing annoyance in public through loud noise, fighting, or releasing noxious substances (Class E)

Assault

Causing bodily injury or offensive contact intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly (Class D)
Higher penalties for assaulting a child under 6 years of age (Class C)

Harassment by Telephone

Using electronic communication to make obscene or offensive comments without consent (Class E)

Theft by Unauthorized Taking

Gaining unauthorized control over someone else’s property with intent to deprive them (Class E)

Unauthorized Dissemination of Private Images

Sharing explicit images of another person without consent to harass or threaten (Class D)

Creating Police Standoff

Barricading oneself after being instructed to leave by law enforcement and failing to comply within 30 minutes (Class E)

Indecent Conduct

Engaging in sexual acts or exposing genitals in public, likely to cause alarm (Class E)

Assault on an Officer

Causing bodily injury to a law enforcement officer while they are performing official duties (Class E)

Refusing to Submit to Arrest

Actively hindering a law enforcement officer during an arrest or detention (Class E)

Criminal Threatening

Placing another person in fear of imminent bodily injury (Class D)

Terrorizing

Communicating threats of violence that may endanger life, regardless of whether the threat materializes

Stalking

Engaging in a pattern of behavior that causes fear or emotional distress to a specific individual (Class D)

Reckless Conduct

Creating a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another (Class D)

Domestic Violence Assault

Assault involving a family or household member or dating partner (Class D)

Dating Partners

Defined as individuals in a current or prior romantic relationship, regardless of sexual connection

Family or Household Members

Includes current/former spouses, individuals living together, parents of a child, and those related by blood or marriage

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Description

This quiz delves into various crimes such as burglary, trespass, mischief, restraint, and robbery. It covers their definitions, classifications, and legal implications. Test your knowledge on the nuances of criminal law and the severity of different offenses.