In the past, we have tried to discuss statutory rape and statutory sexual assault crimes from various angles. One of our primary angles has been simply to outline the formal definitions of these crimes, outline their classifications, and also their possible punishments. In this post, we are going to try
Many drivers in Maine who receive a traffic ticket for speeding or another infraction simply pay it without thinking twice. That can be a mistake. Not only does it mean that you admit guilt to a traffic offense but it could lead to the loss of your driver’s license or
Most people think of criminal sexual conduct as sexual assault, rape or another non-consensual activity. However, not all sex crimes concern non-consensual sexual activity in Maine. Certain consensual activities are prohibited in the state of Maine. While many outdated laws such as those outlawing sodomy have been repealed, people should
For a law passed in 1972, Title IX has been in the news a lot in recent years. As sexual assault and other sex crimes have gained more attention in the media, Title IX laws have increasingly been expanded and discussed (under both the Obama and Trump administrations). These laws
In the State of Maine, minors (those under the age of 18) can be charged with just about all the same crimes as adults. The key difference, however, is that offenses perpetrated by minors are handled by an entirely separate court system, a system referred to as “juvenile court.” Juvenile
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