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You have choices. When you are pulled over, maybe for a minor traffic violation, and the officer for whatever reason suspects you may be operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OUI), you have a choice when asked to participate in field sobriety tests or to submit to a chemi...

In this country, we have what's known as Fourth Amendment rights. Part of the rights is to be free from unlawful search and seizure. The law does not get to unreasonably search and seize either your person or your property without probable cause, meaning if you haven't done anything wrong or, eve...

If you were arrested for an OUI in Maine, then it is quite possible a blood sample was taken. A blood sample to determine a person's blood alcohol content is more reliable and accurate than a breath test. Because of its general reliability and accuracy, OUI clients are often scared their case can...

In Maine (or throughout the United States, for that matter), the police cannot stop your vehicle for no reason. Further, if they do conduct a traffic stop, they can't do whatever they want – there are regulations, rules, and laws they must follow. And when the police don't follow proper procedure...

In a previous post I discussed the basics of OUI/DUI charges in Maine as well as the penalties associated with those charges.  I'm using the terms OUI and DUI interchangeably to make it easier for people that are used to different terms for the same thing.  It is important to understand that in M...

If you're facing any kind of legal situation, you might be wondering, “do I need a lawyer?” There are many reasons why the answer to this question is almost always yes, but the simplest one is that you need a lawyer because your life matters.  If you are facing a criminal charge, the State has an...