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State law governs Domestic Violence in Maine with severe penalties. This post provides a review of Domestic Violence in Maine and what the State needs to prove. We also review how Domestic Violence in Maine can be different from other charges.

Domestic Violence Defined

Domestic Violence Assault in Maine is a serious matter. If any of the following crimes are committed against a dating partner or other family or household member, including any children, that crime is charged as Domestic Violence in Maine:

• Domestic Violence Assault
• Domestic Violence Terrorizing
• Domestic Violence Criminal Threatening
• Domestic Violence Stalking
• Domestic Violence Reckless Conduct

Usually, a domestic violence crime is charged as a misdemeanor. However, for multiple Domestic Violence (DV) charges committed by the same person, the crime can be charged as a felony. [Read more…] about Domestic Violence in Maine | Nielsen Group Law

In Maine, Domestic Violence can be Assault, Criminal Threatening, Terrorizing, Stalking, or Reckless Conduct.   Intimate and household relationships can be difficult at times, and sometimes people get upset with one another.  Regardless of the challenge, stay smart and avoid acting in a way which results in a criminal charge for Domestic Violence in Maine.  Some negative consequences you will avoid by not being accused of domestic violence charges in Maine include:

• You would be taken to the county jail, and you would have to pay bail before being released.
• When released on bail, you might not be able to go home (no contact bail requirement).
• All of your firearms would be taken away.  If you were convicted of the Domestic Violence charge, you would no longer be permitted to use or possess firearms.
• You may be prohibited from drinking any alcohol if you were drunk or under the influence of alcohol and/or illegal drugs at the time of the arrest.
• You would be subject to random searches and seizures to assure compliance with your bail requirements.

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