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Domestic Violence Charges and Possession of a Firearm in Maine. Is it allowed? An image of a firearm in Maine on a table.

Most domestic violence charges, if you’re convicted, are going to federally prohibit you from owning a firearm. It doesn’t mean you can’t go out with a bow and arrow, but a firearm, you’ll be prohibited. That means a rifle, a handgun, semi-automatic, or revolver. Any essentially rim-fire or center-fire weapon,

Maine Consumption of Liquor Laws explained by William Bly at The Maine Criminal Defense Group.

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.

What to Expect After a Mane Child Pornography Charge portrayed by scales of justice in front of a courthouse on a sunny day in Maine.

Facing a child pornography charge is one of the most daunting and life-altering experiences anyone can endure. These charges carry severe consequences, including potential prison time, hefty fines, and mandatory registration as a sex offender. Beyond the legal penalties, the personal and professional toll can be devastating, affecting your relationships,

William Bly Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys in Maine - https://www.national-academy.net/attorneys/attorneys-maine

Article Updated: 09-08-2025 William T. Bly: One of Maine’s Top Criminal Defense and OUI, DUI, DWI Attorneys With over 30 years of legal experience and more than 20 years devoted specifically to defending clients against OUI, DUI, DWI charges, Attorney William T. Bly has established himself as one of the

What To Do If You've Been Accused of a Crime in Maine explained by William Bly at The Maine Criminal Defense Group.

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.

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