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A man being arrested by a police officer against a car, representing how one can benefit from calling a Portland criminal defense attorney.

One of the many legal issues that can cause confusion for non-lawyers is the fact there are 50 states and the Federal Government, and each one has its own set of laws. The difficulties that this can create often forms the basis for most of a case, and can even

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If you are facing a criminal charge, it’s important to remember that a conviction or a guilty plea is not the end of the legal process. The legal process is a long one, and includes things like sentencing, probation, and even collateral consequences that all come after a trial, if

A red car speeding on the road. Representing how one can benefit from calling a Portland criminal defense attorney.

A charge for criminal speeding in Maine might seem like an impossible thing to beat. After all, it’s a relatively easy crime to prove: All it takes is the reading of a police radar gun, right? Not quite. Even though fighting against a charge of criminal speeding can be difficult,

Earlier today, the NY Times published an article about criminal defendant’s 6th Amendment right to jury trial and the need for criminal defendants to push their cases to trial. On its face, it sounds like a great theory. If everyone insisted on a jury trial, the system as it currently

A judge's gavel and a piece of paper that says "Burden of Proof", representing how one can benefit from calling a Portland criminal defense attorney.

The world of the law can be a fascinating and complex place. There are plenty of words and phrases – “terms of art” – that can make it difficult for non-lawyers or those without a legal background to understand what’s going on. Phrases like “due process,” “res ipsa loquitor,” and

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