Once a police officer charges you with an OUI, the Maine Secretary of State will move to suspend your license (or your privileges to drive in Maine if you’re an out of state driver).  However, with the help of a professional DUI attorney you can request a hearing prior to going under suspension. The purpose …Continue Reading →

Commercial vehicles are particularly dangerous on our roadways, since their size and weight so greatly outmatches the average vehicle. Thusly, there are different rules applicable to commercial vehicles and their drivers, even where driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are concerned. If you are facing a DUI conviction involving a commercial vehicle, it is critical that you find a professional DUI attorney to fight for your rights and protect your future…

Today’s topic of discussion concerns blood testing and how they could impact the success or failure of the defense in your case. Blood testing is by far the most accurate method of determining a person’s blood alcohol content. However, as accurate as it is, many problems can arise with the sampling, storage and testing of a blood sample.

Many issues arise during the collection of the client’s blood. For instance…

Today’s topic of discussion concerns “Why you should say no when asked to perform standardized fields sobriety tests by a police officer.” In earlier discussions on my blog, I talked about why it was in your best interest to remain silent and not speak with the police when you are being investigated for a crime. The same principle of “silence” applies to the performance of these standardized fields sobriety tests, SFSTs for short.

The SFSTs consist of three standardized tasks: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, the Walk and Turn and the One Leg Stand…

Nobody plans on getting a DUI. Rather, most people head out for a few drinks and before they make it home the blue lights come on. You know the rest of the story. Unfortunately, far too often I have people coming through my office saying it’s much cheaper to plead guilty to a 1st offense …Continue Reading →

During the course of an investigation involving driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, many factors become critical issues. Even one of these fundamental underlying factors can turn your case into something far beyond your scope of understanding, and it can take the skill of a professional DUI lawyer to get you out of …Continue Reading →

If you are a Maine resident and you are arrested and charged with a DUI/DWI/OUI in another state, there will be collateral consequences to your Maine driver’s license.  While no one but Maine can suspend your Maine driver’s license, the other state can and will suspend your driving privileges.  For most people, they may never …Continue Reading →

A first offense may not sound like a big deal, but if repeated it can quickly avalanche into a huge crisis that you deal with for the rest of your life. A second offense sounds more serious than the first, to be sure, but still not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, …Continue Reading →

It is a Saturday night, and you are out with two of your favorite friends on campus, just having a good time and enjoying life. A few drinks, some laughs, a pizza, and texting random friends with random thoughts. Maybe a drive to get some more beer…and suddenly everything in your life changes for the …Continue Reading →

One of the fundamental purposes of hiring or requesting an attorney who specializes in DUI law if you are arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol is to create a plausible defense in your situation. Your professional DUI attorney should understand state laws, statutes, and legal precedent, but he/she should also be …Continue Reading →

An arrest can be scary and confusing, especially if you are not feeling like yourself due to the lingering effects of drugs or alcohol. Getting arrested for driving under the influence is a traumatic time, and can feel like it has changed your life forever. There is much to say or not say, to avoid …Continue Reading →