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What is the Average Jail Sentence for Domestic Violence in Maine?

When you’re convicted, or if you were to be convicted of any crime of domestic violence, there is a standard sentence that would be imposed. It would be either some period of jail (whether it be short or long) and an unsuspended portion while you’re on a period of probation

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With yet another presidential election just around the corner, we’re being bombarded with the campaign promises from both candidates and put in a position to pick between them. While presidents are not known for delving into aspects of the criminal law and how police should be enforcing the law, this

Court Expands Who Can Consent to a Search

A recent case from Illinois ended with the appellate court deeming that someone could legally consent to a police search of a computer owned by her ex-boyfriend. The case, U.S. v. Wright, showcases just how limited the Fourth Amendment’s protections really are, and how willingly courts take surprising steps to

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The highest court in neighboring Massachusetts made a potentially huge statement in one of its most recent cases, ruling that – in light of the police violence against young black men – running away from officers should not weigh heavily in a cop’s determination of whether they have a reasonable

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Even though operating under the influence (OUI) is often thought of as another way of saying “drunk driving,” in reality it’s far more wide-reaching. It doesn’t apply just to people who are behind the wheel of a vehicle and under the influence of alcohol. Instead, it also includes people who

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