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drug possession penalties in Maine discussed by William Bly at The Maine Criminal Defense Group

Drug possession charges in Maine carry serious consequences, including hefty fines, jail time, and a permanent criminal record that can impact your future. The severity of the penalties depends on the type and quantity of the substance, as well as any prior offenses. A drug conviction can affect employment, housing,

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One of the most polarized and confusing aspects of the American criminal justice system today has to do with marijuana. In the past 20 years alone, 28 states in the U.S. have legalized marijuana for medicinal uses. A small handful has legalized it for recreational use, as well. However, the

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While policy decisions from the White House have been vague or difficult to follow, the new statement on the enforcement of federal drug laws is pretty clear: The Department of Justice will ignore state laws that decriminalize marijuana. While this does not come as much of a surprise – especially

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If you have been charged with a crime of possession of drugs, there may be programs available to you to help reduce your sentence or resolve the case more favorably. Let’s look at the state side first. If you have been charged with a serious drug crime and you are

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Even though operating under the influence (OUI) is often thought of as another way of saying “drunk driving,” in reality it’s far more wide-reaching. It doesn’t apply just to people who are behind the wheel of a vehicle and under the influence of alcohol. Instead, it also includes people who

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