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State of Maine v. Heather M. Hodgson
Date: 09-29-2025
Case Number: Ken-24-447
Judge: Stokes
Court: Superior Court, Kennebec County, Maine
Plaintiff's Attorney: Kennebec County, Maine District Attorney's Office
Defendant's Attorney: Click Here For The Best Augusta Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory
domestic violence reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon (Class C), 17-A M.R.S. §§ 211-A(1)(A), 1604(5)(A) (2025); domestic violence criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon (Class C), 17-A M.R.S. §§ 209-A(1)(A), 1604(5)(A) (2025); and endangering the welfare of a child (Class D), 17-A M.R.S. § 554(1)(C) (2025).
Legal issue Does the failure to impose a mandatory minimum sentence for a Class C crime committed with the use of a firearm against an individual constitute legal error?
Key Phrases Domestic violence reckless conduct. Dangerous weapon mandatory minimum. Class C crime sentencing. Sufficiency of the evidence. Endangering the welfare of a child.
Vacated and remanded.
About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Maine v. Heather M. Hodgson?
The outcome was: The Defendant was found guilty and was sentence to a mandatory minimum one-year term of imprisonment for domestic violence reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, see 17-A M.R.S. § 1604(3)(C). Vacated and remanded.
Which court heard State of Maine v. Heather M. Hodgson?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Kennebec County, Maine, ME. The presiding judge was Stokes.
Who were the attorneys in State of Maine v. Heather M. Hodgson?
Plaintiff's attorney: Kennebec County, Maine District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Augusta Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was State of Maine v. Heather M. Hodgson decided?
This case was decided on September 29, 2025.