Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 758 – Obstructing report of crime or injury
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1. A person is guilty of obstructing the report of a crime or injury if that person intentionally, knowingly or recklessly disconnects, damages, disables, removes or uses physical force or intimidation to block access to a telephone, radio or other electronic communication device with the intent to obstruct, prevent or interfere with another person’s:
A. Report to a law enforcement agency; or [PL 1999, c. 644, §2 (NEW).]
B. Request for an ambulance or emergency medical assistance to a governmental agency, hospital, physician or other medical service provider. [PL 1999, c. 644, §2 (NEW).]
[PL 1999, c. 644, §2 (NEW).]
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 D crime | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 758
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
2. It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the actor reasonably believed that the actor’s conduct was necessary to prevent a false public alarm or report as described in section 509.
[PL 1999, c. 644, §2 (NEW).]
3. Obstructing report of crime or injury is a Class D crime.
[PL 1999, c. 644, §2 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1999, c. 644, §2 (NEW).