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A charge for criminal speeding in Maine might seem like an impossible thing to beat. After all, it’s a relatively easy crime to prove: All it takes is the reading of a police radar gun, right?
Not quite.
Even though fighting against a charge of criminal speeding can be difficult, it is possible to put up a strong defense and win. This is important to remember, especially considering how severe the penalties are, if you get convicted.
In Maine, criminal speeding is not your typical speeding offense. Those are just civil infractions that end with a ticket and a moving violation. Criminal speeding, on the other hand, is the crime of driving a vehicle on the road at 30 miles per hour or more over the stated speed limit. You can be arrested, charged with a crime, taken to court, and convicted for criminal speeding.
A conviction for criminal speeding in Maine is a Class E offense. These carry a fine of up to $1,000, up to a year on probation, a license suspension of over 30 days, and even up to 6 months of jail time.
Additionally, as is often the case with a criminal conviction, there are other ramifications that many people tend not to think of. When it comes to criminal speeding, one of these is increase in the cost of car insurance, which can rise as much as 20% or more with a criminal speeding conviction.
To arrest you and charge you for criminal speeding, the police have to prove three things:
Practically speaking, the most difficult thing for a prosecutor to prove is element number two: Your speed. The criminal speeding law of Maine states that this can be done using radar, laser, or a mathematical calculation of the distance your car traveled in a certain amount of time.
In order to convict you for criminal speeding, it’s up to the prosecution to prove each of these three elements beyond a reasonable doubt. This opens up the opportunity for an experienced criminal defense attorney to raise problems in the prosecutor’s case. While every criminal speeding charge is different, two of the most common defenses are:
Experienced defense attorneys like William T. Bly can use these defenses to fight against your criminal speeding charge, and can also negotiate with prosecutors before trial to try to get a lesser charge. Call his law office at (207) 571-8146 or contact him online.
If you are facing criminal charges in Maine, the attorneys at The Maine Criminal Defense Group are here to help. Call our office to speak with
one of our team members, who will discuss your case with you and set up a consultation with one of our attorneys
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