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Sex crime allegations are treated very seriously by law enforcement and the Maine judicial system in general. While several potentially strong defenses may be available against a sex crime charge, intoxication is rarely one of them. For voluntary intoxication, where you consumed drugs or alcohol of your own volition, the
A recent USA TODAY article examined whether Graham Platner, until recently a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Maine, could face criminal charges over a 2021 sexual assault allegation. The outlet turned to William Bly, founder of The Maine Criminal Defense Group, for perspective on how Maine law would treat
You were just in your attorney’s office talking about the plea offer the prosecutor sent over. Your attorney explained what it is and the sentence range you would face if a jury convicts you. Nothing about this is easy, because either decision can affect your life. You know you would
You sit across from your attorney and hear the accuser’s account for the first time: a detail that never happened, a timeline that shifts from the police report to the grand jury transcript, a face they now describe with total confidence. You know it did not happen the way they
Protective orders are usually issued by Maine courts after a Protection from Abuse (PFA) or Protection from Harassment (PFH) hearing at which a civil protection request is made. These orders protect individuals who may be at risk of harm or further threats. Many people are surprised to learn that while
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If you are facing criminal charges or an OUI/DUI offense in Maine, the defense attorneys at The Maine Criminal Defense Group are here to help. Call our office to speak with one of our team members, who will discuss your case with you and set up a consultation with one of our attorneys.
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