{"id":25551,"date":"2026-03-30T14:47:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T18:47:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webblawmaine.com\/blog\/?p=25551"},"modified":"2026-03-30T15:01:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T19:01:35","slug":"how-much-jail-time-for-habitual-offender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webblawmaine.com\/blog\/how-much-jail-time-for-habitual-offender\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much Jail Time For Habitual Offenders in Maine?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Jail Time for Habitual Offender Charges in Maine<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float: left; margin: 0 20px 10px 0; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.webblawmaine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/John-Webb-Headshot.png\" alt=\"John Scott Webb criminal defense attorney headshot\" width=\"250\" align=\"left\" \/><br \/>\nIn Maine, driving after being declared a habitual offender is a Class C felony. The sentence can include up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. What a judge actually imposes depends on your prior record, the facts of your case, and the judge. To know how much jail time you could face, you need to understand how Maine defines habitual offender status, what triggers it, and what happens if you drive while your license is revoked.<\/p>\n<p>This guide breaks down Maine&#8217;s habitual offender laws, the penalties you face, and the steps you can take to protect your future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webblawmaine.com\/blog\/how-much-jail-time-for-habitual-offender\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading How Much Jail Time For Habitual Offenders in Maine?\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jail Time for Habitual Offender Charges in Maine In Maine, driving after being declared a habitual offender is a Class C felony. The sentence can include up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. What a judge actually imposes depends on your prior record, the facts of your case, and the judge. 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