Can an officer add charges to an existing summons?

An officer might secure a search warrant, obtain the results of your hospital blood work and issue you another summons for OUI. It doesn't really...

What are the maximum charges you can get for furnishing liquor to a minor in the state of Maine?

Simply furnishing alcohol to a minor or allowing a minor to consume alcohol in a place under your control are criminal offenses punishable by less...

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

If you were adjudicated of theft as a juvenile, you can get the record sealed, provided: (1) you haven't been adjudicated of another juvenile...

I agree with Attorney LeBrasseur and with Attorney Rioux, but because your guy is talking to you about trustee status, and because he's in jail for...

I think I'm going to be charged with criminal mischief for a senior prank i did, what should i do?

Absolutely what Attorney Ferguson said.

It is unlikely that the State will seek jail time for possession of a "dangerous knife" that was located somewhere in your car. That said, every...

How long will it take for my son to be extradited back to maine from florida?

It's tough to say. Typically, people get picked up sooner when they waive extradition than when they contest extradition. When a person contests,...

Ok i have a criminal charge in maine but im about to be homeless staying here can i transfer to florida where i have a home?

If you have a charge pending, you cannot transfer the charge to another state while it remains pending. The case needs to be resolved in the...

I am a Maine resident living in Colorado. I received a DUI here and my license was suspended. Can I drive outside of CO? In ME?

I will assume that you currently hold a valid Maine driver's license- that you did not surrender it at some point and obtain a Colorado license. ...

I need to find a way to change my felony theft to a misdemeanor. i've served my probation and my 9 months jail time 6 years ago

It is not possible to change the wording of your offense to turn a felony conviction into a misdemeanor conviction. The crime you were convicted...