Maine · Through January 1, 2026

17-A M.R.S. §208-D: Domestic violence aggravated assault

1.   A person is guilty of domestic violence aggravated assault if that person:
A.  Violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph A and the victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 or a dating partner as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime;
B.  Violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph A‑1 and the victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 or a dating partner as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime;
C.  Violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph B and the victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 or a dating partner as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; or
D.  Violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph C and the victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 or a dating partner as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime.

Where this section sits in the code

TITLE 17-A: MAINE CRIMINAL CODE
PART 2: SUBSTANTIVE OFFENSES
CHAPTER 9: OFFENSES AGAINST THE PERSON

1. A person is guilty of domestic violence aggravated assault if that person:

A. Violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph A and the victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 or a dating partner as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime;

B. Violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph A‑1 and the victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 or a dating partner as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4. Violation of this paragraph is a Class A crime;

C. Violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph B and the victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 or a dating partner as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime; or

D. Violates section 208, subsection 1, paragraph C and the victim is a family or household member as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 6 or a dating partner as defined in Title 19‑A, section 4102, subsection 4. Violation of this paragraph is a Class B crime.

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