Felonies
Defending you.
A felony is a crime with a potential sentence of one year or more in prison. A felony is more severe than a misdemeanor, so it is vital to get an experienced trial lawyer to defend you against felony charges. Murder is generally considered the most severe crime in Maine and is given its own category. A conviction for Murder can result in a life sentence.
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Examples of Felony Charges in Maine include:
Drug Charges
Aggravated OUI
Fraud, including Welfare Fraud
Sex Crimes
Possession of Sexually Explicit Images
Domestic Violence with prior convictions
Aggravated Assault
Theft
Other crimes that are considered felonies range from the most severe like Gross Sexual Assault, down to the least severe, like Possession of a Scheduled Drug. In Maine, there are different classes of felonies that range from Class A to Class C.
Class A crimes carry a sentence of up to 30 years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000. Class B crimes can result in a prison term of up to 10 years and a fine of up to $20,000 and Class C offenses carry a maximum prison sentence of 5 years and a fine of up to $5000.
Class C
Example: Possession of a Scheduled Drug
Range of Punishment:
9 months plus one day - 5 years in prison
Fine of up to $5,000
Class B
Example: Burglary
Range of Punishment:
9 months plus one day - 10 years in prison
Fine of up to $20,000
Class A
Example: Trafficking in Scheduled Drugs
Range of Punishment:
9 months plus one day - 30 years in prison
Fine up to $50,000