As victim,I went to municipal court the case is going to grand jury indictment,I dont want to particpate as witness do I have to

This is a difficult situation. Criminal defendants have a right to remain silent and can't be called as witness against themselves. You are not the...

This is a relatively common situation in Maine where I practice. You might have been served with a summons or ticket which you forgot about or...

How do you apply to get your record expunged/sealed in the state of Maine?

This is challenging in Maine. There is a process to seek a governors pardon if the conviction is 5+ years old. the more important question is what...

They certainly can charge you with operating under the influence even if you're not driving at the exact time that the cops have contact with you....

How can someone get a sentence for arson reduced when the judge gave him 20-40 years over 20 years ago?

Maine has determinant sentencing meaning that people are sentenced to a definite term of years so no such thing as "3.5-7" years like in New...

There are several types of theft and theft by receiving I still theft and will subject her to the same potential sanction as theft by taking. It...

How much trouble will I get in for furbishing a place for minors to consume alcohol?

Furnishing alcohol charges are viewed quite seriously by most District Attorney's Offices. Some high-profile cases involving deaths or serious...

Do I need a criminal defense attorney?

Criminal threatening in Maine does require that you "intentionally or knowingly place[] another person in fear of imminent bodily injury." So...

Going to the clerks office, they told me to bring $500. bail & I will get an arrainment date. What should I expect will happen

Since you did not show up for court, they suspended your license, but also issued a warrant for your arrest with bail set at $500 cash. If you go...

Can you find me a lawyer that will help with this matter?

It is a little unclear exactly what the issue is. If you have a Maine license but are suspended in another state, you will not be able to renew...