Maine Assisting Escape, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 752, is a federal law that makes it a crime for any person to knowingly aid a prisoner to escape from a state or federal prison or correctional facility. The law applies to any person who has knowledge that a prisoner is attempting to escape, and who willfully assists the prisoner in any way. The types of Maine Assisting Escape, 18 U.S.C. Sec. 752, are aiding escape, aiding attempted escape, and aiding an escapee. Aiding escape is the act of providing assistance that directly leads to a prisoner escaping from a correctional facility, such as providing a weapon or fake identification. Aiding attempted escape is the act of providing assistance that could have resulted in an escape, but the attempt was unsuccessful. Aiding an escapee is the act of providing assistance to a prisoner who has already escaped, such as providing transportation or a place to hide.