This year, New England has received its fair share of snow. Every now and then, I will encounter a client who was found by a police officer with their car stuck in the snow or off the road from hitting an ice patch. These people are often already outside their car, pushing their car, shoveling, or otherwise trying to get the car out of the snow. Of those people, the ones who have had a few drinks often start to wonder, “Can I get charged with OUI?” even though they were not operating their car at the time of the stop. [Read more…] about My car was found stuck in a snowbank. Can I get charged with OUI?
Can I get my Maine criminal conviction expunged?
Every so often I get a question from someone who is experiencing the negative effects of an old criminal conviction. They ask the question (can I get my Maine criminal conviction expunged)? [Read more…] about Can I get my Maine criminal conviction expunged?
I already paid my fines and fees for OAS. Why is my license still suspended?
Every so often, prospective clients inquired about their suspended license. A common question asked is since I have already paid my fines and fees for OAS. Why is my license still suspended? [Read more…] about I already paid my fines and fees for OAS. Why is my license still suspended?
Can an Assault Victim Sue for Medical Bills?
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?
Can I ever get my gun rights back after a Domestic Violence Assault Conviction?
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?
Is an arrest mandatory when police are called for domestic violence in Maine?
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?
Can I win my DUI at court but still lose my driver’s license?
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?
Do I have to take the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs)?
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)?
Will I go to jail if I am I facing a DUI?
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?
What should I do if I am asked to take a breath test in Maine?
The question whether you should take an alcohol breath test if suspected of OUI does not always have a black-and-white answer. [Read more…] about What should I do if I am asked to take a breath test in Maine?
Please touch base with me about your case. I guarantee you will feel better.