OUI DEFENSE IN BRUNSWICK AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY

Brunswick OUI Attorney

A Brunswick OUI attorney can help you make sense of the two things an OUI arrest starts at once: a criminal case, arraigned in West Bath and then heard in Portland, and a separate license suspension from the BMV.

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How OUI Cases Run in Brunswick

Four things to know about a Brunswick OUI

Two Separate Cases

An OUI arrest opens a criminal case in court and a license case at the BMV. Each runs on its own schedule, and the result of one does not decide the other.

Where Brunswick Stops Happen

Stops can happen on Maine Street near Bowdoin College, on Pleasant Street (Route 1), on Bath Road near Cook’s Corner, at I-295 exit 28 or on Route 24 toward Harpswell. An OUI arrest in Brunswick, Maine can start with a routine traffic stop.

The Test After the Arrest

The breath or blood test that counts is usually the one taken after the arrest, not the roadside screening. How it was given can matter.

How This Court Handles Cases

Cumberland County OUI cases move through arraignment and a dispositional conference, where the prosecutor and the defense discuss the case before any trial date.

Types of OUI Charges We Handle in Brunswick

Not sure which one is on your summons? Start here.

First-Offense OUI

For a first OUI arrest. A first offense OUI lawyer in Brunswick, Maine can explain what the charge means for your license and your record.

OUI With a Refusal

When a breath or blood test was declined. Refusal carries its own license consequences.

OUI Accident

When a crash is part of the case.

OUI With Injury or Death

The most serious OUI charges.

Repeat and Felony OUI

When there are prior OUI offenses.

License Suspensions

How the court suspension and the separate BMV suspension fit together, and when a work-restricted license may be possible.

OUI With a Commercial Driver's License.

Criminal OUI charges for CDL holders. We do not handle CDL traffic offenses

Under-21 OUI

For drivers under 21.

Drugged and Marijuana OUI

When the charge involves drugs rather than alcohol.

Boating and Snowmobile OUI

Operating under the influence in a boat, ATV or snowmobile.

The charge is printed on your summons. You can note it in the form, and we will go over it with you.

Your Courthouse

Arraignment in West Bath, then the Cumberland County courthouse in Portland

Arraignment

West Bath courthouse, 101 New Meadows Road, West Bath, ME 04530, (207) 442-0200

Rest of the case

Cumberland County courthouse, 205 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101, (207) 822-4200

Police

Brunswick Police, 85 Pleasant Street

Booking

Brunswick arrests are booked at the Brunswick Police Department or the Cumberland County Jail, and occasionally at Two Bridges Regional Jail.

License hearings

Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Request within 10 days of the suspension’s effective date.

From our office

14 Maine Street, Suite 212, Brunswick

Brunswick, Freeport and Harpswell cases start in West Bath for arraignment and are then transferred to the Cumberland County courthouse in Portland for the rest of the case. If you need an OUI lawyer near Topsham, Maine, or a DUI lawyer in Bath, Maine, our Brunswick office is nearby.

Our Brunswick Office

Where to find us, and when we pick up

The Maine Criminal Defense Group, Brunswick

OUI, DUI & Criminal Defense Attorneys

14 Maine Street, Suite 212, Brunswick, ME 04011

207-571-8146

Monday to Sunday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, by appointment.
We answer around the clock for arrests and in custody arraignments.

Finding Us

We are at 14 Maine Street, Suite 212, in the Fort Andross building in Brunswick.

If You Were Just Arrested

Fill in the form or call 207-571-8146 to reach a Brunswick, Maine OUI attorney. We will set up a consultation to discuss and look over your paperwork with you, including any BMV notice.

What Happens Next in Your Brunswick Case

From arrest to resolution

The Stop and the Arrest

The officer’s reasons for the stop and the arrest become part of the record.

The Chemical Test or Refusal

Which test was offered, and how it was given, goes into the record.

The BMV Suspension

The BMV handles the administrative suspension separately from the court. A hearing request is due within 10 days of the suspension’s effective date.

Arraignment in West Bath

The first court date, where the charge is explained and a plea of not guilty is usually entered.

The Dispositional Conference

The case then continues in Portland, where the prosecutor and the defense meet to discuss it.

Motions and Trial, If Needed

If the case is not resolved, it can go to a motions hearing and if necessary, a trial.

Reviews From the Brunswick Area

    
 
 
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I highly recommend using this firm.  You will not be disappointed!

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Attorneys Who Appear in This Court

Your case is handled by one of these Maine attorneys

William T. Bly

Founder and Managing Attorney

Founder and Managing Attorney William T. Bly is a seasoned trial lawyer with two decades of experience defending clients in Maine state and federal courts against charges ranging from OUI and drug trafficking to manslaughter and serious sexual assault, drawing on advanced training from Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College.

Jennifer A. Davis

Senior Trial Attorney

With twenty-seven years of experience in family and criminal law, Senior Trial Attorney Davis is a sought-after Maine advocate known for her compassionate client guidance, skilled mediation and negotiation, and an undefeated record in more than a dozen jury trials.

Daniel D. Feldman

Senior Trial Attorney

With nearly 25 years of experience as a former Maine Assistant District Attorney, seasoned trial attorney, and winning appellate advocate before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, Attorney Feldman now brings rigorous preparation, an educator’s clarity, and nonjudgmental compassion to his criminal defense clients.

Nathaniel H. Hitchcock

Senior Attorney

Attorney Hitchcock is a seasoned litigator, whose jury trial experience, specialized OUI training, and empathetic approach help clients facing charges from drunk driving and domestic violence assault to sexual assault and vehicular manslaughter move forward with dignity.

Mikayla J. Martin

Attorney

Attorney Martin is a dedicated criminal defense attorney who has successfully represented clients facing charges from criminal speeding to homicide, drawing on ongoing training through leading criminal defense organizations, experience with a juvenile justice clinic, and the same Standardized Field Sobriety Test training as law enforcement.

An OUI Charge Moves on More Than One Clock.

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Questions People Ask Before They Call

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Which court handles OUI cases from Brunswick?

Brunswick OUI cases are prosecuted by the Cumberland County District Attorney. Brunswick, Freeport and Harpswell cases start in West Bath for arraignment and are then transferred to the Cumberland County courthouse in Portland for the rest of the case. The license side is handled separately by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

What happens after an OUI arrest in Brunswick?

Two tracks start together. The court case begins with an arraignment in West Bath and then continues in Portland, and the BMV starts a separate license suspension with its own hearing deadline. A DUI lawyer in Brunswick, Maine can walk through both timelines with you at a consultation.

Can I drive to work after an OUI in Brunswick?

For a first offense, a work-restricted license may be possible. After a court suspension, a driver who has served two-thirds of it and completed DEEP can apply. A BMV-only suspension can allow an earlier application, and after a first-offense refusal a driver can apply after 6 months with DEEP complete. An OUI lawyer in Brunswick, Maine can explain more.

How much does an OUI lawyer cost in Brunswick?

Fees depend on the case, including the charge, whether there was a refusal or a crash, and whether or not the case goes to trial. Fees are discussed at the consultation, once the details are known. A DUI attorney in Brunswick, Maine can explain what the fee covers and whether anything costs extra.

Can a first offense OUI in Brunswick be reduced?

Sometimes, but it depends on the facts and the evidence, and no lawyer can promise a result. Driving to endanger is a separate, lesser charge under Maine law, and some OUI cases can be resolved that way. A Brunswick DUI lawyer can explain the options after reviewing the police report and test results.

Can I keep my license after an OUI in Brunswick?

It depends on the suspension. The BMV handles the administrative suspension separately from the court, and a hearing request is due within 10 days of its effective date. People looking for a Brunswick, Maine OUI license suspension lawyer often ask about work-restricted licenses. A Cumberland County OUI attorney can explain how both sides fit together.

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Why People Charged in Brunswick Call Us

Because we are already in this courtroom every week

Our Brunswick office on Maine Street lets you meet close to home, by appointment. We focus on criminal and OUI defense, and you can talk through your case with a Brunswick OUI attorney at a consultation before you decide anything. Fill in the form or call 207-571-8146.