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Maine DUI Maine DUI Laws and Defense Discussion
Portland Drunk Driving presented by
Maine DUI Lawyer William T. Bly
Attorney Bly's Professional Associations
Case Results
Offense: OUIview more
Maximum Sentence: 364 days jail, $2,000.00 fine
Mandatory Minimum Sentence: 2 days jail, 90 day loss of license, $500.00 fine
Result: Not Guilty verdict.
Client Testimonials
...As a result of his determined, aggressive, honest, experienced approach to my case (both in preparation for trial and in courtroom proceedings), I received a favorable outcome without even having to go to trial. Attorney Bly has an ease in navigating complex fact patterns that give the impression that what he does is easy; I know that I am lucky to have had the good fortune of having such a passionate, intelligent, ethical and driven advocate that ensured a successful outcome. I cannot thank him enough. I trust his judgment, I trust his ethics, and I highly recommend him.Susan M., Maine
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- OUI - Operating Under the Influence.
- This is Maine's legal definition for drunk driving. OUI includes automobiles, snowmobiles, watercraft and ATVs. OUI encompasses drug impaired driving as well as drunk driving.
- DWI - Driving While Intoxicated.
- This term is used in some jurisdictions to describe drunk driving, including New Hampshire.
- DUI - Driving Under the Influence.
- This is the most commonly used term in most jurisdictions throughout the U.S. to describe drunk driving.
- OWI - Operating While Intoxicated.
- This term is used by only a few jurisdictions to describe drunk driving.
For simplicity sake, DUI & OUI will be used interchangeably on this website.
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