The domestic violence and stalking laws in Maine are currently being updated to address some shortcomings in the previous laws and to add clarity for both victims and accused parties in such cases. A recent high-profile case in Colorado ended up in a Supreme Court appeal in June 2023, and
In recent years, convictions for domestic violence offenses in Maine have increased as state prosecutors rigorously pursue cases. This has led to harsher penalties for offenders, which makes it even more essential to work on a credible defense if you have been wrongly accused of the offense. By understanding more
Crimes of domestic violence in the state of Maine can be confusing. This is because crimes of domestic violence are really just other crimes, like assault or battery, when those crimes are committed against certain people. It can be helpful to think of the laws that prohibit domestic violence as
This article was updated May 24, 2024 Oftentimes what I see in these domestic violence situations is that a husband and wife get in a fight. They love each other — couples fight, things get really heated. And so many times a wife will say to me “I just wanted
Domestic violence cases can be some of the most challenging to deal with for everyone involved. Families with children can be thrown into turmoil with emotions running high. Many people are unaware that for the prosecution to secure a conviction for domestic violence assault in Maine (Title 17-A, §207-A), no
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