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\nMisdemeanor domestic violence assault in Maine is a Class D crime. It carries up to 364 days in jail. Felony domestic violence – including Class C charges for repeat offenders or strangulation – can carry up to 5 years in prison. Class B felony domestic violence aggravated assault carries up to 10 years. The most serious Class A offenses carry up to 30 years.<\/p>\n

Domestic violence assault<\/a> covers intentional, knowing, or reckless physical contact. This contact must cause pain or injury to a family or household member. The domestic violence sentence you face depends on the severity of the alleged conduct. It also depends on whether a weapon was involved and whether you have prior convictions.<\/p>\n

This guide covers everything you need to know about domestic violence charges in Maine in 2026. It explains the penalties and jail time for each class of offense. It covers the court process, how charges can be dropped, defense strategies, and how to protect your rights from day one.<\/p>\n

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Misdemeanor domestic violence assault in Maine is a Class D crime. It carries up to 364 days in jail. Felony domestic violence – including Class C charges for repeat offenders or strangulation – can carry up to 5 years in prison. Class B felony domestic violence aggravated assault carries up to 10 years. The most […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25727","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-criminal-defense","category-domestic-violence"],"yoast_head":"\nHow Long Do You Go to Jail for Domestic Violence in Maine?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Misdemeanor domestic violence assault in Maine is a Class D crime. It carries up to 364 days in jail. 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