Maine Pinkerton Charge is a charge that is unique to Maine and is used to prosecute individuals for theft or burglary. It is based on the Pinkerton doctrine, which was developed by the Pinkerton detective agency in the 19th century. The doctrine holds that if a person is involved in an act of theft or burglary, they can be held liable for the full amount of the stolen property, regardless of whether they are the principal actor or an accomplice. The Maine Pinkerton Charge applies only to theft or burglary, and not to other types of crimes. There are three types of Maine Pinkerton Charge: the Class D charge, the Class C charge, and the Class B charge. The Class D charge is the least serious, and applies to thefts or burglaries of $500 or less. The Class C charge applies to thefts or burglaries of more than $500, but less than $10,000. The Class B charge applies to thefts or burglaries of $10,000 or more.