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As news is unveiled about the devastating accident in New Hampshire that killed seven motorcyclists and hurt three others, an interesting element of the law of operating under the influence (OUI) is being thrust into the limelight: how states communicate with each other about driving infractions and license suspensions. Seven

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The year 2019 brings a political change in Maine, and potentially in criminal law. With a former prosecutor in the Blaine House, and a politically unified leadership in the Executive and Legislative branches, criminal law may begin to fundamentally change. While the counties, through district attorneys, are the primary law

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Immigration and international travel are two of the most significant collateral consequences of criminal convictions. However, most people charged with criminal offenses do not consider these issues until it is too late. Certain crimes affect immigration status depending on how serious the offense. Additionally, some offenses will trigger other countries

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As we get closer to Halloween, people are preparing to celebrate in many ways. Some dress up in their favorite costume, others decorate their houses, and some prepare for trick-or-treating around the neighborhood. However, there are some Halloween traditions that could result in a criminal conviction, and possibly in jail.

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Updated: January 10, 2025 Oftentimes, when someone allegedly commits a crime, that person may not be immediately arrested or given a summons to appear in court. This can be for a number of reasons. For example, no one may know that a crime was committed, or there is an investigation

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