I often hear this question (Can an Assault Victim Sue for Medical Bills?) from people who are facing assault charges. These people are concerned how severe the impacts are to a one time bad decision.
To answer the question (Can an Assault Victim Sue for Medical Bills?), let’s start to examine what is considered an assault charge in Maine. [Read more…] about Can an Assault Victim Sue for Medical Bills?
I often hear this question (Can I ever get my gun rights back after a domestic violence assault conviction?) from people who had pled guilty to a domestic violence assault charge many years ago, and thus had lost their Second Amendment right to own or possess firearms. These people feel that the passage of time should make a difference, and that at some point they should be able to get their gun rights back. [Read more…] about Can I ever get my gun rights back after a Domestic Violence Assault Conviction?
A simple argument escalated into a fight. The fight simply got out of hand. The police were called and two officers responded to the scene. Now you are wondering, Is an arrest mandatory when police are called for domestic violence in Maine? [Read more…] about Is an arrest mandatory when police are called for domestic violence in Maine?
I hear this question (Can I win my DUI at Court but still lose my driver’s license?) from clients facing drunk driving charges in Maine. This is a good question to ask, because this situation occurs more frequently than you might think. [Read more…] about Can I win my DUI at court but still lose my driver’s license?
Your driver’s license is a necessity. It helps you get to and from work. Without your driver’s license, you would not be able to get by for very long. Your driver’s license allows you to support yourself and your family. If you cannot get to work reliably, then your employer might decide to let you go. If you drive for your job, such a delivery truck or a something similar, then your driver’s license is indeed your livelihood. And so if your license is at risk, then your future is also at risk. As a result, you want to know, when can I get a work license in Maine? [Read more…] about Work License in Maine
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
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
Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs) are standardized tests are used by the police to get the requisite “probable cause” to take you down to the police station or county jail for a chemical test, such as a breath test for alcohol, in a suspected OUI stop. [Read more…] about Do I have to take the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs)?
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
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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