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A man in Belfast is being charged with indecent conduct for allegedly exposing himself in public. The incident is a good example of how a defendant’s intent can be a big factor in the allegation and whether it is likely to lead to a conviction. Belfast Man Lies Naked on

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A local Maine man has been accused of gross sexual assault and unlawful sexual contact of a child. Both of the accusations are felony-level offenses that carry extensive jail sentences if they end with a conviction. However, the penalties that the accused faces are bound to begin immediately, as he

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An often overlooked but practically important aspect of shoplifting law is the ability of shopkeepers and owners to detain people they suspect of trying to take something from the store without paying for it. This is known as shopkeeper’s privilege and occupies a unique place in the law in Maine,

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Several counties in Maine are experimenting with diversionary programs for shoplifting allegations. While these programs can be enticing to people who have been arrested and charged with shoplifting – especially those who are aware of the serious collateral consequences of being saddled with a shoplifting conviction on their criminal history

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There have been a lot of different trends that data-driven law enforcement techniques have discovered. One of the most important is the fact that the vast majority of murders are done by people who know the victim, rather than by strangers – something that came as a surprise to many

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