By: Portland Maine OUI Attorney Vincent LoConte, With Webb Law Maine Law Firm Maine OUI laws for drunk driving or drugged driving are very tough criminal charges. OUI arrests in Maine are a nightly event, but fewer are made in the deepest of winter just due to less traffic. Who…
By Portland ME OUI Attorney John S. Webb, Super Lawyer and AVVO Superb Rated Lawyer Near Me Everyone knows someone who has gotten an OUI in Maine or maybe a DUI in an adjoining state. And if you don’t know of anyone, a friend of a friend likely has. But…
In Maine if a person is driving a motor vehicle and has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC level) of 0.8% or more, they are arrested and charged with a criminal offense known as OUI (operating under the influence). In other states, this type of driving offense is called driving under…
Do Police Have to Read You Your Rights? Police have an obligation to read you your Miranda warnings before conducting a custodial interrogation. An interrogation means that the questions are designed to elicit an incriminating response. Meaning, routine questions such as what your name is, your address, and your date…
After getting an OUI/DUI in Maine, there are often lots of questions that may come into your mind. Most of them have answers that can be found as you search for legal services. One question that cannot be answered online is how much does a Maine OUI cost? Specifically, how…
When you are stopped and the officer suspects impairment, they will utilize field sobriety tests to determine possible impairment due to alcohol or drugs. Your performance on these field sobriety tests is used by the officer to develop probable cause for arrest and as evidence in court. Standardized Tests Versus…
By Saco ME and Portland ME OUI Super Lawyer John S. Webb With Over 25 Years of Courtroom Experience – Offering a Free Lawyer Consultation Under Maine Title 28-A, possession, consumption, or purchase of alcohol by a minor under 21 years old can cost up to $400 in fines (assuming…