You Have the Right to Remain Silent
I hear it all the time: “The police didn’t read me my rights, so we can get the case dismissed, right?” I understand where people get that idea—television shows certainly …
Sometimes it pays to plead guilty
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides every person accused of a crime the right to a speedy and public trial, and the due process clauses of the …
No bail money? Maine Pretrial Services can help
Nationwide, people are second-guessing the fairness of the way courts have historically decided who is kept in jail and who is released while awaiting trial: the cash bail system. Under …
But I Don’t Want to Press Charges!
You were involved in a disagreement. You exchanged words. Things got a little heated. The neighbor called the police. And moments later, you saw blue lights and heard a knock …
Maine’s Criminal Process Explained
As published in the Portsmouth Herald and York Weekly newspapers, “Understanding Maine’s Criminal Process“: The criminal justice system can be scary and overwhelming. Understanding the process can help it feel …