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 →

Becoming a dedicated OUI attorney in the state of Maine requires more than just waking up one morning and deciding to specialize in operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol charges. It requires college education, and an extensive in-depth knowledge of OUI laws in the state, so that the attorney can more successfully defend his/her client …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 →

As Americans, the vast majority of us understand that we are entitled to a few basic rights. Most of us are well aware of these rights, but few have little idea what rights change or are lost with a felony conviction. Some OUI, operating under the influence, charges are classified as felonies, and this article …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 →

In a Maine DUI case involving a blood test or a drug test, the State must produce the chemist who tested the blood or urine for alcohol and drugs. Recent US Supreme Court case law mandates that the State must prove this portion of the case through live testimony. Previously, the State could rely on …Continue Reading →