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Aggravated Driving to Endanger (DTE) Dismissed

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People are familiar with the term “black box” in connection with airplanes. But many cars also have event data recorders (EDRs), or “black boxes.” EDRs can record a car’s speed, the crash severity (or the Delta V), engine throttle, seatbelt status, and whether or not brakes were applied.

Why then are EDRs important to drivers? The information contained in the EDR can be used to bring charges and prosecute a criminal case, such as for Driving to Endanger. In this way, the State uses your own car’s computer to produce evidence against you. However, the EDR lacks the ability to explain what really happened in real life, or the circumstances leading up to the accident.

Therefore, it is extremely important to have an experienced criminal defense attorney who can put the EDR information into the proper context. [Read more…] about Aggravated Driving to Endanger (DTE) Dismissed

Aggravated First Offense OUI with a CDL

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If you are facing a charge of aggravated First Offense OUI with a CDL, you need to be aware of the impacts to your lifestyle. Aggravated First Offense OUI charges result in you facing a significant mandatory minimum fine, jail time and license suspensions.   If your blood alcohol level is above a 0.15, the 1st offense OUI is considered aggravated.   If you have a CDL, there will be impacts to your employment. A conviction for an aggravated First Offense OUI is a class D misdemeanor that carries a maximum penalty of up to $2000 in fines and 364 days jail time. If you are facing an aggravated first offense OUI with a CDL, you likely have some questions and are looking to see if it is possible to avoid having impacts on your CDL. [Read more…] about Aggravated First Offense OUI with a CDL

Maine Multiple OUIs

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If you are facing a charge of your fourth or more OUI, also known as Multiple OUIs in Maine, you need to be aware of the impacts to your lifestyle and you will be facing jail time.   Multiple OUIs in Maine covers the fourth or more Offense within the lifetime of the accused. A conviction for a Maine 4th offense or higher OUI (or Maine Multiple OUI Offense ) is a felony offense that carries a maximum penalty of five (5) years in prison, $5,000 fine and two-years probation.   If you are facing a Maine Multiple OUI Offense you likely have some questions and are looking to see if it is possible to avoid a second felony conviction. [Read more…] about Maine Multiple OUIs

Will I go to jail if I am I facing a DUI?

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Most often, the single greatest concern a potential client asks about is will I go to jail if I am facing a DUI? This is very understandable. A charge of OUI in Maine can happen to anyone, and no one wants to go to jail. If someone with no criminal record is facing an OUI for the first time, it makes sense that they would be concerned about the potential penalties from being convicted of a crime. [Read more…] about Will I go to jail if I am I facing a DUI?

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Will Maine see Electronic Monitoring of Domestic Violences (DV) Defendants?

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On November 19, 2014, Maine’s NPR News Source (MPBN) published an article about recent experiments with electronic monitoring of domestic violence (DV) defendants in Somerset County, Maine. As Maine has attempted electronic monitoring of domestic violence (DV)defendants in one county, it begs the question whether the State will implement electronic monitoring of domestic violence (DV) defendants across Maine. [Read more…] about Will Maine see Electronic Monitoring of Domestic Violences (DV) Defendants?

November 2014 Maine Marijuana Ballot Initiative Split Vote

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This November 2014 election, marijuana initiatives were on the ballot in South Portland and Lewiston. The results from this vote were split between the two cities. Lewiston rejected the marijuana initiative. South Portland approved the marijuana initiative. What does this result mean for these two cities? [Read more…] about November 2014 Maine Marijuana Ballot Initiative Split Vote

Heroin Charges in Maine

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Your heroin addiction began innocently. You got into a car accident. You suffered serious injuries to your neck or back and continue to suffer from chronic pain. You see a doctor, who prescribes narcotic pain medication. Over time, the pain pills do not work as well as before, and so you need to take more to get the same effect. Over time, you become dependent, and then addicted to the substance. When the doctor will not prescribe you any more pills, or when the pills become too expensive, the street drug, heroin, sadly became an alternative. Now you are facing heroin charges in Maine and wondering the impacts it will have on your home, family and job. [Read more…] about Heroin Charges in Maine

Assault Charge Dismissed

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Assault Charges Can Put Your Job at Risk

Criminal convictions can put your job at risk. Jobs that require their employees to be trustworthy and upstanding citizens might fire someone because of a criminal charge. This was exactly what my client faced when he came to my office. He was almost in a panic that he might lose his job, which carried a great deal of respect, trust, and security. This made it all the more important for me to provide him with an aggressive defense to his case. Ultimately, the criminal charge of assault was dismissed. [Read more…] about Assault Charge Dismissed