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Violent crimes defense lawyers in Maine located in Kennebunk & Portland

Crimes of violence are serious offenses made against another person, typically through fear, physical harm, or the threat of physical harm. These charges are harshly prosecuted and can be classed in a variety of ways, depending on the circumstances of the crime committed and the offender’s criminal record.

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Classification of violent crimes in Maine

When you are charged with a violent crime, there is a lot of information that you should be aware of. For example, Maine no longer charges criminal offenses as misdemeanors or felonies; rather, crimes fall under different classes, based on the particular offense and the offender’s criminal history. In order to make sure that you understand all of the necessary information regarding your charges, it is essential that you call a Maine defense attorney at Law Office of William T. Bly as soon as you are charged with a violent crime. There are 5 classes of criminal charges and they include the following:

Class A Crimes

Most serious types of crimes in the state, punishable by incarceration up to 30 years and fines up to $50,000

Class B Crimes

Punishable by incarceration up to 10 years and fines up to $20,000

Class C Crimes

Punishable by incarceration up to 5 years and fines up to $5,000

Class D Crimes

Punishable by incarceration up to 364 days and fines up to $2,000

Class E Crimes

Least serious crimes in the state, punishable by incarceration up to 6 months and fines up to $1,000

Class A charges cover the most serious crimes like felony murder and manslaughter. Class B crimes are also some of the worst offenses like aggravated assault. Class C offenses include crimes like assault of a minor. Reckless conduct and stalking are both examples of common Class D crimes. All of these offenses are examples of violent crimes and can result in the penalties listed above.

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Types of Violent Crimes in Maine

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When any of the violent crimes listed above occur in a domestic setting between spouses, family members or two or more people who share an intimate relationship, they are considered domestic violence. Domestic violence offenses often carry steeper penalties and can also result in protective orders being filed. Crimes like domestic violence assault are ruled similar to simple assault but criminal histories are more closely examined. Any evidence of past violence or domestic disputes will increase the charge from a Class D to a Class C crime. Violence against minors will also lead to more serious charges. Other domestic violence charges include stalking, terrorizing and reckless conduct.

If you have been charged with any of the crimes described above, contacting a skilled criminal defense attorney right away is an important step toward protecting your rights. The criminal defense attorneys at The Maine Criminal Defense Group have successfully helped many clients avoid serious penalties, and we may be able to help you too. We serve all of Maine with offices located conveniently in both Kennebunk & Portland. Contact our experienced attorneys to discuss your case today.

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