Many people are unaware that it is a criminal offense in Maine to make a false report of an emergency that causes public alarm. Even those who are aware of the offense are sometimes surprised by the severity of the consequences of a conviction. If found guilty of the offense
A criminal conviction usually appears on criminal records for life in Maine, potentially impacting the individual’s employment, education, travel, housing, immigration status, and more. However, certain low-level misdemeanor convictions can be sealed, meaning that they do not show up on most background checks. For instance, those convicted of marijuana-related offenses
OUI cases in Maine usually start when a law enforcement officer pulls over a vehicle. From that point, many things can happen but if the officer even has a slight suspicion that a driver has been drinking, the likely outcome is field sobriety tests, breath tests, and possibly other chemical
Unauthorized Sharing of Private Images in Maine: What You Need to Know The unauthorized dissemination of private images has become a growing legal issue in today’s digital world, where smartphones, social media, and instant messaging make it easier than ever to capture and share content. In fact, sharing intimate images
In Maine, it is illegal for a person to have consensual sexual activity with a minor younger than 16, with a few exceptions. For anyone accused or charged with statutory rape based on the age of consent laws, it’s important to understand that these accusations need to be taken very
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