16 is the age of consent in Maine except when there is some special relationship between the child and adult such as student/teacher,...

Assuming he pleas guilty, sentencing could take place then or, more likely because of the nature of the charges, continued to a later date. Because...

Go to the court where the fine is owed. The court just wants your money. If you pay what is owed, the court will recall the warrant. Beware that...

If an officer files a charge wrong, can it be changed to the correct charge after the arraignment?

The short answer is "yes'; however, after arraignment , the court would need to approve any amendment.

Can I retract a statement I made and signed with my local police department reguarding a break in of a local business?

You should keep quite and go see the attorney who represents you in the case where your sentence is deferred.

You possibly have a medical negligence claim; however, because the system is so time consuming and expense, it would be uneconomical to pursue. The...

Because a theft conviction will haunt you the rest of your life, hire an attorney.

OUI and OAS?

Do yourself a favor. Hire a lawyer. The OUI is defensible. In some parts of the State, you can avoid a conviction on the OAS. An experienced...

Because the District Attorney's Office has heard numerous stories similar to yours, they will believe that you are lying now in order to spring...

Does the father have any parental rights if he has not signed anything and is not on the birth certificate?

Yes, however, if you do not allow him contact, he will need a court order to specify who has custody and the visitation rights and support...