An OUI conviction in Maine becomes a part of your permanent record, has life-altering consequences that extend far beyond the initial penalties. Before making any decisions about your case, it’s essential to consult with a Portland ME DUI lawyer who can evaluate your situation and potentially negotiate a Maine OUI plea…
A Maine OUI plea bargain is a legal agreement between a defendant and the prosecution where the defendant pleads guilty in exchange for reduced charges or lighter penalties. Unlike some other states, Maine allows plea agreements for OUI offenses. Maine OUI charges can have serious consequences for your future, but…
Facing DUI charges in Portland, Maine can feel overwhelming. The consequences of an Operating Under the Influence (OUI) conviction can impact every aspect of your life – from your ability to drive to your future employment opportunities. However, with proper legal representation and understanding of your rights, you can fight…
Criminal mischief in Maine is a property crime involving intentional, knowing, or reckless damage to another person’s property. Title 17-A, §806 of the Maine Revised Statutes defines criminal mischief in Maine. A person commits criminal mischief if they: Damage or destroy another’s property without reasonable grounds to believe they have…
Clients ask us, “What is a criminal speed offense in Maine?” Criminal speeding in Maine happens when a driver goes over the speed limit by 30 miles per hour or more. This offense is a Class E crime. It has serious consequences that go beyond regular speeding violations. In Maine,…
Legal Hunting Hours in Maine In Maine, legal hunting hours are generally defined as the period from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. These hours are based on the sunrise and sunset times in Bangor, Maine, and apply statewide. However, it’s crucial to note that exceptions and…
John Scott Webb, a Southern Maine Criminal Defense Lawyer in Saco and Portland, Explains The key differences between reasonable articulable suspicion (RAS) and probable cause (PC) in Maine are: Reasonable Articulable Suspicion (RAS): If you are cruising down the road in Southern Maine and you commit a traffic violation like…
By: Portland Maine OUI Attorney Vincent LoConte, DUI defense lawyer with Webb Law Maine Law Firm, where free legal advice in Maine criminal cases occurs daily from our two law offices in Maine Maine DUI arrests. Maine OUI laws for drunk driving or drugged driving are very tough criminal charges.…
By: Vincent LoConte, Criminal Defense Attorney With Webb Law Maine Like all other states, many types of driver license suspension statutes exist under Maine Laws. The Pine Tree State sets apart higher punishment and extensions of suspensions or revocations, if the driver caught driving while suspended was doing this in…
The State of Maine updated its laws is a new way to classify crimes. Instead of just misdemeanors and felonies, there are now five different classes of crimes in the Pine Tree State. In most places, criminal offenses are classified as either felonies or misdemeanors. But in Maine, the State…