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Understanding OUI DUI drunk driving charges in Maine (2021)

Impaired driving in Maine is a serious offense. Whether or not you have been charged with operating under the influence (OUI), it is important to understand what impaired driving means in our state. Each year, motorists and their passengers are injured or killed in crashes involving alcohol or drugs.  In 2019, 32 percent of total […]

Search and Seizure and Illegal Traffic Stops in Maine

It’s your worst nightmare. You’re pulled over on the roads by Maine law enforcement, questioned, tested, and then charged with OUI or another crime. You’re just pondering the serious consequences of the events when your criminal defense lawyer calls you. After examining the evidence, it seems that the traffic stop was illegal in the first […]

Sugarloaf Reggae Festival 2021

The upcoming Sugarloaf Reggae Fest 2021, which starts in early April and goes for three weekends, is an exciting time for many locals in Maine. Even with this year’s restrictions in place, the “good vibes guaranteed” mantra still applies. And this coincides with the spring skiing season when all the family can hit the slopes […]

OUI Laws & Penalties in Maine
Updated: March 14, 2024

If you are stopped and charged with an OUI in Maine or, worse still, injure someone in an accident where you are found to be operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, do not expect leniency from the authorities. With almost 30 percent of all traffic-related deaths in Maine resulting from accidents involving OUI drivers, sympathy will be in short supply.

What Happens During and After an OUI Traffic Stop

When flashing lights appear in your rearview mirror, it can be stressful – whether or not you have been drinking.  Consequently, you may do or say something that can unintentionally escalate an innocent situation. Being prepared for what happens next after an OUI traffic stop can help you remain calm, say and do the right […]

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