State of Maine v. Jacob R. Labbe Sr.

(Constitutionality of Maine's stalking statute)

The Maine Judicial Branch has set up this web page to post information on the appeal of Jacob R. Labbe from his convictions for domestic violence stalking (Class C), 17-A M.R.S. § 210-C(1)(B)(3), and two counts of violating a protection from abuse order (Class D), 19-A M.R.S. § 4011(1).  It is our goal to accommodate the media and the public to the best of our abilities.

The briefs are provided here for the information and convenience of the public.

 

Case Name:
State of Maine v. Jacob R. Labbe Sr.

Law Court Docket Number: 
And-22-317

Oral Arguments
The Court heard oral argument on this matter at 9:50 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at the Cumberland County Courthouse in Portland. The audio recording of the argument is available using the player below.

After having received supplemental briefs and briefs of amici curiae, the Court will hold a second oral argument on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., in Courtroom 7 of the Capital Judicial Center in Augusta.

Briefs and related documents

• Decision issued January 31, 2024 (2024 ME 15)


• Brief of appellant Jacob R. Labbe Sr., filed January 5, 2023
• Appendix, filed January 5, 2023
• Brief of appellee State of Maine, filed February 17, 2023
• Invitation for amicus briefs, issued on September 11, 2023
• Letter from Clerk to counsel requesting supplemental briefing, dated September 11, 2023
• Supplemental brief of appellant Jacob R. Labbe Sr., filed October 10, 2023
• Supplemental brief of appellee State of Maine, filed October 10, 2023
• Brief of amicus curiae Office of the Attorney General, filed October 10, 2023
• Brief of amici curiae Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence and Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault, filed October 10, 2023
• Brief of amicus curiae Lawrence C. Winger, filed October 10, 2023
• Brief of amicus curiae Maine Prosecutors Association, filed October 10, 2023
• Brief of amici curiae American Civil Liberties Union and American Civil Liberties Union of Maine, filed October 10, 2023
  
  

Counsel of record:

• For Jacob Labbe:
  Verne E. Paradie Jr., Esq.
  217 Main St Ste 400
  Lewiston ME 04240
  207-333-3583


• For the State of Maine:
  Katherine M. Hudson-MacRae, Esq.
  Assistant District Attorney
  55 Lisbon St 2nd Floor
  Lewiston ME 04240
  207-753-2521
  
  

 

Media Contacts

Members of the media who require assistance may contact Barbara Cardone, Esq., Director of Legal Affairs and Public Relations, at (207) 213-2997 or barbara.cardone@courts.maine.gov