Today’s discussion concerns using an expert witness to assist you with the defense agains an OUI charge.

Often times the only people that have an expert witness involved in a case is the government. That’s because the government has plenty of money to spend on their own private army of investigators and expert witnesses. Generally, the typical state expert witnesses is a chemist. The chemists will testify either about the accuracy and reliability of a breath test or the accuracy and reliability of a blood test. If you want to have the best chance of successfully defending your OUI case, it’s really important to think about employing the services of your own expert.

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 →

It can be very confusing to comply with the jumble of tests that officers administer if you are arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI). However, the testing often begins before you are even arrested, and most states do not give you the option of non-compliance. Instead of digging yourself into …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 →

What is the definition of a DUI in the state of Maine? You are driving under the influence if: 1. your blood alcohol content is a .08% or greater OR 2. your mental or physical faculties are affected to any degree by alcohol or drugs. So, how does that translate to your case? Well, an …Continue Reading →

Once you have decided what your plea will be in an OUI, operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol, case, with the help of an experienced OUI attorney, your next step will be to develop a successful defense strategy. This is not just a matter of deciding that you are not guilty, although the prosecution has …Continue Reading →

Unless you are an attorney, you will likely have little or no idea of how to represent yourself against charges of operating under the influence. This can be a very complex legal situation, and even one wrong or poorly timed decision can be very costly in the long run, sometimes even costing the entire case. …Continue Reading →

When television shows and movies portray officers arresting people for suspicion of DUI, it is almost always associated with alcohol. However, the legal definition of a DUI is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, so drugs can also be a factor in a DUI. This can mean recreational, illegal drugs, or even prescription …Continue Reading →

One of the most common and effective penalties for DUI, driving under the influence, involves taking a class that teaches about driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, how it impacts the community, how it can affect those around you, and potential consequences. Although some are very affordable, and a few are even free, …Continue Reading →

In Maine, crimes are distinguished into classes with Class A B and C crimes considered felonies with the following potential sentences; Class C: Crimes punishable by up to 5 years incarceration and a $5,000 fine Class B: Crimes punishable by up to ten years incarceration and a $20,000 fine Class A: Crimes punishable by up …Continue Reading →

I just finished a grueling trial last week on a felony DUI. My client had been accused of DUI and refusing to submit to a breath test as well as stealing a car. My kid was looking at at least 2.5 years in prison if he had been convicted of the crime. It was the …Continue Reading →