Maine

What “pattern” means here

19-A M.R.S. § 4002 reaches compelling by force, threat, or intimidation. Related, not a full Stark-style course-of-conduct offense.

Statutes

• Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 19-A, § 4002

  Compelling by force, threat, or intimidation.

Expert standard

Confirm the forum's reliability standard (Daubert, Frye, Sargon, or the local equivalent).

What Carlton Research can speak to

Carlton Research can speak to pattern analysis (coercive control breadth, depth, escalation, entrapment, and more). Research is built to the evidentiary rules of the jurisdiction that will hear it. Carlton Research does not recommend parenting time or custody. Research establishes whether a pattern of coercive control is present. Inquire about specific testimony requests or speaking engagements.

Related language in family/PO setting.