Every day in Maine, people are charged with crimes that they did and did not do. Fortunately, in the U.S., we have a justice system that says you’re innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. So being accused of a crime is very different from being convicted for it.
Protection from Abuse Orders (PFAs), such as restraining orders and no-contact orders, are frequently issued by the courts in domestic violence cases in Maine but are often confused. No contact & protective orders are designed to protect the filing party (and any children) from suffering potential abuse or further harassment
Last Updated: February 18, 2025 Between 11 and 15 million Americans visit Canada each year but you’re unlikely to contribute to those numbers in the future if you have an OUI (or DUI) on your record. The simple answer to whether you can travel to Canada with an OUI on
Expungement is the practice of legally erasing or striking out documents or information relevant to criminal charges. It’s not possible to expunge a criminal record in Maine. However, other avenues may exist if you have a criminal record and want to limit who has access to the information it contains
Search and seizure rules are enshrined in the U.S. Constitution and are intended to discourage the government (and law enforcement officials) from overstepping their powers and invading people’s privacy. They apply to every citizen and legal resident universally and equally. Unreasonable searches are also prohibited under the state constitution in
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