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 →

Did you know that Maine is known as the ‘Land of Remembered Vacations’? Most people visit this beautiful state without ever thinking about how much they would like to forget any vacation that changed the rest of their life. If you are arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, …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 →

In the state of Maine, there are two different ways that you could be arrested for operating under the influence, regardless of whether you caused an accident or any property damage. These are operating under the influence of drugs and operating under the influence of alcohol. The laws and statutes that govern one also govern …Continue Reading →

Does everyone receive the same basic treatment when it comes to arrest, booking, arraignment, and sentencing for an operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol charge in Maine? Yes, to a certain degree. While the courts do work hard to ensure that each offender is treated the same, there will always seem to be those who …Continue Reading →

There are dozens of potential consequences for an OUI charge in the state of Maine, like most other states within the United States. Operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a very serious offense, mostly due to the fact that it can cost so much in pain, suffering, death, and property damage if …Continue Reading →

Maine OUI Laws Part 1 Most states have distinctive laws that break down how certain actions will or will not be accepted, and how each will be penalized according to state law if you are found guilty. Operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol (OUI) is harshly punished in this state. There are a …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 →