During his time in office, President Obama has taken an increased interest in the plight of America’s criminal justice system. Ever since the 1980s, when state and federal politicians adopted “tough on crime” personas to win voters, our country’s jails have become filled with inmates serving lengthy prison times for
During the recent presidential debate, Republican nominee Donald Trump brought up the police tactic of stopping and frisking a suspect, also known as a Terry stop. The move has become controversial because it allows police officers to temporarily detain someone if the officer has a “reasonable suspicion” – something less
In Maine, OUI means Operating Under the Influence, and that’s a motor vehicle. We’re not talking about watercraft, which is a separate statute and separate title. OUI refers to operating a motor vehicle. Operating Under the Influence means that your abilities are impaired to any degree, however slightly, by alcohol
Presidential nominee Donald Trump made some headlines recently when, during the first presidential debate of the campaign, he said that the police practice of “stop and frisk,” also called Terry stops, that had been used in New York City should be used on a national scale. To defend this statement,
Domestic Violence Charges and Possession of a Firearm in Maine Most domestic violence charges, if you’re convicted, are going to federally prohibit you from owning a firearm. It doesn’t mean you can’t go out with a bow and arrow, but a firearm, you’ll be prohibited. That means a rifle, a
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