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What constitutes burglary under Maine law?
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?
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?
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?
What does criminal restraint refer to?
What is the class of robbery if the actor inflicts bodily injury?
What is the class of robbery if the actor inflicts bodily injury?
Define disorderly conduct.
Define disorderly conduct.
What age distinction is made in the charge of assault?
What age distinction is made in the charge of assault?
What constitutes harassment by telephone?
What constitutes harassment by telephone?
What is the crime of theft by unauthorized taking?
What is the crime of theft by unauthorized taking?
What is prohibited under unauthorized dissemination of certain private images?
What is prohibited under unauthorized dissemination of certain private images?
What are the criteria for creating a police standoff?
What are the criteria for creating a police standoff?
What constitutes indecent conduct in public?
What constitutes indecent conduct in public?
What is assault on an officer?
What is assault on an officer?
What does it mean to refuse to submit to arrest?
What does it mean to refuse to submit to arrest?
What is criminal threatening?
What is criminal threatening?
What constitutes terrorizing?
What constitutes terrorizing?
Define stalking under Maine law.
Define stalking under Maine law.
What is reckless conduct?
What is reckless conduct?
What is domestic violence assault?
What is domestic violence assault?
Who qualifies as dating partners?
Who qualifies as dating partners?
What defines family or household members?
What defines family or household members?
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.
