52 chapters · 398 sections in this title.
17-A M.R.S. § 1501 Purposes
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The general purposes of the provisions of this Part are to: [PL 2019, c. 113, Pt. A, §2 (NEW).] 1. Prevent crime. Prevent crime through the deterrent effect of sentences, the rehabilitation of persons and the restraint of individuals when required in the interest of public safety…
17-A M.R.S. § 1502 Authorized sentences
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1. Sentences imposed on individuals and organizations. Every person convicted of a crime must be sentenced in accordance with the provisions of this Part. 2. Sentencing alternatives for individuals. The court shall sentence an individual convicted of a crime to at least one of th…
17-A M.R.S. § 1503 Sanctions for organizations
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1. Notice to those interested in or affected by conviction. If an organization is convicted of a crime, the court may, in addition to or in lieu of imposing other authorized penalties, sentence the organization to give appropriate publicity to the conviction by notice to the clas…
17-A M.R.S. § 1504 Forfeiture of firearms
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1. Mandatory forfeiture. As part of every sentence imposed, except as provided in subsection 2, a court shall order that a firearm must be forfeited to the State if: A. That firearm constitutes the basis for conviction under: (1) Title 15, section 393; (2) Section 1105‑A, subsect…