DO I HAVE TO ALLOW THE POLICE TO SEARCH ME, MY BELONGINGS, MY HOME, OR MY CAR?
Apr 03, 2012
NO. You have the absolute right to refuse a search of you, your belongings, your home, or your car. A good officer will ask you for permission to search you, your home, or your car even if the officer ...
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Prison is not custody for purposes of Miranda Rights if you are told you can leave the interrogation
Apr 03, 2012
The United States Supreme Court decidedHowes v. Fieldsin February 2012. The issue in that case was whether a prisoner is in custody for purposes of Miranda Rights when they are interrogated about a cas...
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Felony Sentencing in Maine
Apr 03, 2012
Felony sentences in Maine are imposed pursusant to a three step anaylsis codified by our legislators.This codification creates a three-step process that sets a framework for courts to follow to determi...
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OUI in Maine
Mar 24, 2012
P I am only discussing the criminal aspect of OUI in this post. You will have a separate and distinct proceeding before the Bureau of Motor Vehicles as well.
Maines OUI law can be found at Title 29-A,...
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Jurors must be biased
Mar 24, 2012
Jurors should not be fair and impartial. Jurors should be biased and that bias should be towards the Defendant. The bias is that the Defendant is innocent. The Defendant does not have to prove anything...
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Trial rights in Maine
Mar 24, 2012
The ultimate decision to plead guilty or proceed to trial is solely the client's decision. An attorney should advise you as to what they think is in your best interest. You can accept their advice or r...
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An overview of probation in Maine.
Mar 24, 2012
Probation is that portion of the sentence an individual serves while not physically in custody but subject to the supervision of the Department of Corrections. A person on probation lacks most of the C...
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