The error on the ticket might be no error at all. A minor, for alcohol purposes, is under 21. If there is some mistake, then what appears in the...

A 67 year old in minimum security for one count fraud. his wife is legally blind, house in foreclosure, can he get compassionate

Compassionate release seems unlikely. Has he pursued all of his postconviction remedies? Appeals and ineffective assistance of counsel?

I was charged with 2 misdemeanor thefts in mid-late 2012. and am being summoned a third time for the same charge

If you have two prior theft convictions a third offense can be charged as a felony. It's not mandatory to be charged as a felony but it is allowed....

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I am charged with a class d Misdemeanor of criminal threatening. What is the best outcome?

The best outcome would be a dismissal of the case or not guilty verdict at trial. These cases can be tough to prove and often involve the nuance of...

How long does someone need to serve to get time off?

It's difficult to answer this question decisively. Maine "good time" laws give you a theoretical max discount of 17 days per month off your...

Interstate Compact Question about Second DUI

I agree with everyone here. The prior conviction will be on your background check. Maine will likely charge you with second offense OUI which...

Three years ago I went to court for theft and paid the fine. Is there any way to get this misdemeanor sealed?

I agree with Attorney Folsom. There is no way to expunge an adult conviction. The only process Maine has to seek a governor's pardon. Generally,...

What happens in Prison?

I believe I answered this question in your earlier post on the same topic.

Windham correctional facility

Maine has a relatively generous "good time" law. Your friend is eligible for a significant discount off of his original sentence. This could amount...

Who can get their record expunged?

There is no such thing as expungement in Maine and there's almost no chance that you will get those OUI convictions pardoned by the governor.