Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 405 – Burglary of motor vehicle
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1. A person is guilty of burglary of a motor vehicle if:
A. The person enters a motor vehicle, knowing that the person is not licensed or privileged to do so, with the intent to commit a crime therein. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D crime; or [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
B. The person violates paragraph A, and the person forcibly enters a motor vehicle that is locked. Violation of this paragraph is a Class C crime. [PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (RPR).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C crime | up to 5 years | up to $5,000 |
| Class D crime | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 405
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
2.
[PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (RP).]
2-A. As used in subsection 1, “forcibly” means with the use of a burglar’s tool or by the use of physical force that damages or destroys the motor vehicle. “Burglar’s tool” means any device described in section 403, subsection 1, paragraph A.
[PL 2003, c. 711, Pt. A, §4 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 263 (NEW). PL 2003, c. 711, §A4 (RPR).