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 …
Maine: “Vacationland” (until you’ve been arrested)
If your vacation in Maine is interrupted by a misdemeanor charge, do you have to return from out of state to appear in court? Do you have to make work …
OUI: You Have the Right to Remain Silent
The OUI / DWI Stop If a police officer pulls you over late at night, you can trust that he or she suspects that you may be driving under …