Both federal and state laws come into play with firearm prohibitions in Maine. Under federal law, individuals convicted of a felony or some domestic violence misdemeanors are generally prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms. The federal laws are general enough to allow many people who pose a significant risk to
The Maine Liquor Liability Act (MLLA) provides for the recovery of damages against anyone who negligently or recklessly “serves” alcohol to a minor. However, that might be just the start of your problems if you allow your children to host a BYOB party in your home where underage drinking occurs.
A conviction for an OUI, DUI, DWI in Maine is accompanied by serious consequences, including heavy financial repercussions. Understanding the court-imposed fines is one thing, but the financial consequences can extend well beyond these costs. In fact, the penalties associated with an OUI can amount to over $10,000. While these
If you are charged with a crime in Maine, going to trial is just one of the possible outcomes. In fact, around 90 percent of criminal cases in Maine are resolved with a plea deal, meaning that no trial is necessary. This saves precious court time and expenses, as well
Defendants in criminal cases typically have four options for resolving their case if the charges are not dismissed: Plea negotiation, where the defendant agrees to plead guilty (or no contest) to one or more charges in exchange for a concession from the prosecution. Plead guilty/no contest with an agreed-upon disposition
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