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The United States [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] reported that in the year 2020, the state had one of the lowest murder rates in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/homicide_mortality/homicide.htm |title=National Center for Health Statistics: Homicide Mortality by State |publisher=[[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]]|date=February 16, 2021|access-date=September 24, 2021}}</ref> |
The United States [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] reported that in the year 2020, the state had one of the lowest murder rates in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom/sosmap/homicide_mortality/homicide.htm |title=National Center for Health Statistics: Homicide Mortality by State |publisher=[[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]]|date=February 16, 2021|access-date=September 24, 2021}}</ref> |
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Each state in the United States has its own set of laws and regulations concerning murder, often varying in definitions, degrees, and potential penalties. Maine, nestled in the northeastern corner of the country, is no exception. |
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==Penalties== |
==Penalties== |
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Revision as of 18:54, 9 June 2024
Murder in Maine law constitutes the intentional killing, under circumstances defined by law, of people within or under the jurisdiction of the U.S. state of Maine.
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in the year 2020, the state had one of the lowest murder rates in the country.[1]
Each state in the United States has its own set of laws and regulations concerning murder, often varying in definitions, degrees, and potential penalties. Maine, nestled in the northeastern corner of the country, is no exception.
Penalties
Source:[2]
| Offense | Mandatory sentencing |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter | 1–20 years |
| Felony Murder | 1–35 years |
| Murder | Life without parole or no less than 25 years |
References
- ^ "National Center for Health Statistics: Homicide Mortality by State". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. February 16, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ "§1251 — Imprisonment for murder :: Chapter 51 — SENTENCES OF IMPRISONMENT (§1251 - §1258) :: TITLE 17-A — MAINE CRIMINAL CODE :: 2005 Maine Code :: Maine Code :: US Codes and Statutes :: US Law :: Justia". Law.justia.com. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
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