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William Bly Ellsworth Maine Criminal Defense Attorney for women charged in fatal OUI-related car crash

The tragic events of a fatal car crash in 2023 that claimed the lives of four young people have finally reached a pivotal legal outcome. Noelle Tavares, a former Maine Maritime Academy student, accepted a new plea deal, allowing her to avoid severe penalties for her role in the incident.

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In most states, there are many different places that the average person can take a driving course to satisfy court requirements as related to a DUI conviction. However, in the state of Maine, there is only one place that you can take this type of course, since it is the

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Anyone charged with a second OUI in Maine should expect little leniency from the criminal justice system. This makes it even more important to challenge the charges and avoid a conviction. Educating yourself about what constitutes a second OUI in Maine and the potential penalties for the offense is the

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Did you know that it is a criminal offense to refuse to submit to a chemical test if lawfully requested to do so by a police officer at an OUI stop in Maine? If convicted, the criminal justice system will treat you even more harshly than it would a standard

Can I Get an OUI Reduced to a Lesser Charge in Maine

OUI charges are handled severely in Maine. For many people, a drunk-driving charge is their first time dealing with the criminal justice system and, understandably, they are keen to know the potential consequences of an OUI conviction. With an otherwise clean criminal record and robust legal representation, you may be

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