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The OUI Court Process in Maine explained by William Bly at The Maine Criminal Defense Group

Page last updated on October 3, 2025 Maine OUI court process: A Comprehensive Guide The OUI, DUI, DWI court process in Maine can be overwhelming, especially for individuals navigating the criminal justice system for the first time. In Maine, OUI (Operating Under the Influence) is the legal term for what

How to get out of an OUI or drunk driving charge in Maine

Page last updated on October 3, 2025 Strategic defenses against OUI charges in Maine OUI laws in Maine have potential consequences that go well beyond what most people expect for drunk driving. Even for a first offense, you can go to jail for up to a year, lose your license

Initial Court Appearance and Arraignment in Maine Explained by William Bly at The Maine Criminal Defense Group.

Unfortunately, if you’re reading this blog, you’ve either been arrested or you received a criminal summons charging you with a crime. Somewhere on your paperwork shows a date and time where you need to appear in Court. What it doesn’t say is what’s supposed to happen that day. If this

Drug Store Theft in Portland Maine Raises Addiction Defense Discussion explained by William Bly at The Maine Criminal Defense Group.

A man allegedly stole drugs from a pharmacy in Portland, reigniting the discussion about whether addiction should be treated as a defense or mitigating factor in a subsequent criminal case. Man Steals Drugs from Portland Pharmacy According to a story in the Portland Press Herald, a man entered the Rite

A man wearing a security uniform jacket that says "Security" representing how one can benefit from calling a burglary attorney in Sanford.

The recent mass shooting in El Paso has boiled over into a larger discussion of the strain that Walmart stores put on their local communities, particularly local police departments. With constant calls to the police over petty theft crimes and shoplifting and with seemingly little interest in providing their own

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