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I'm disabled with documented neurological trauma and require remote access. I verbally requested ADA accommodations, but no formal process was offered. The court sent info to the wrong address, assigned me another person’s felony docket, sealed my case, and denied Zoom access. A bench... View More 
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answered on Jun 10, 2025
What you’ve described is deeply troubling and deserves immediate legal attention. You should seek a civil rights attorney with experience in both ADA law and constitutional due process issues. Because your concerns span both access violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and... View More
A judge signed the latest conditions of release for a defendant, but no conditions were checked off—only "no bail" was mentioned. The defendant was supposed to have a "no contact" condition with me, but this is absent in the signed document. Can the defendant legally contact... View More
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answered on Jun 7, 2025
It sounds like the court made an error in the release order by not including the "no contact" condition that you were expecting. If the judge signed a release with no conditions checked, then technically, the defendant may not be bound by conditions that aren’t explicitly written in the... View More
In Maine, if a temporary PFA (Protection From Abuse) order was dismissed after the plaintiff did not show up for the final hearing, can charges for violating the PFA still be held against the defendant? In this case, my boyfriend was charged with a violation of the PFA after his pregnant... View More
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answered on May 18, 2025
In order to be guilty of violating a protective order, the State would have to prove that at the time the protective order was in place the person violated it. If the protective order is later dismissed that would not be a defense to violating it when it was in effect.
I was pulled over and received a warning for speeding after telling the officer that I was tired from a long day at work and wasn’t feeling well. When asked for my driver’s license, I admitted I didn’t have one, explaining that it wasn’t suspended—I’ve never had one. I shared with the... View More
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answered on May 18, 2025
You should consult with a lawyer before deciding whether to plead guilty. If you don't have a lawyer, or unsure what to do, you should plead not guilty at the initial appearance. Oftentimes an agreement can be reached with the DA to dismiss the criminal charge, especially if you have taken... View More
I noticed errors in my criminal history report while reviewing the discovery for my current charge of unlawful trafficking scheduled drugs. The report incorrectly states that I was charged in 2013 with two counts of aggravated counseling and endangering the welfare of a child. It also mentions that... View More
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answered on May 24, 2025
You will want to obtain a certified copy of the judgements in the prior cases. The certified copies are the official record of what occurred in the prior cases. Your lawyer can request these from the Court.
I'm a confidential informant and was charged with unlawful trafficking. I did three wired buys and informed on multiple individuals. However, the ADA disclosed my identity by leaving my address and phone number in the discovery documents of the person I did a controlled buy on, leading to... View More
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answered on May 14, 2025
What you're dealing with is extremely serious, and your concerns about safety are valid. As a confidential informant, your identity should have been protected—especially when you were cooperating in good faith and making controlled buys under law enforcement direction. If the Assistant... View More
Can I legally carry a concealed firearm with a permit and possess recreational weed during a traffic stop?
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answered on May 18, 2025
It is a violation of federal law to possess a firearm if you are an "unlawful user of or addicted to any controlled substance". https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/922
Because THC is a federally controlled substance possessing a firearm and being a user of THC can be... View More
I was falsely accused of assault by my ex-partner, which led to my arrest with a no-contact order as a condition of release. Recently, she came to my home claiming to be homeless, and I allowed her to stay. She assaulted me with a glass, causing serious injury and hospitalization. Although I... View More
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answered on Apr 28, 2025
Any contact would be a violation of the condition of release. Depending on the charge for which you were placed on bail it can either be charged as a misdemeanor or felony. Her assaulting you would also subject her to possible criminal charges, but would not be a defense to a bail violation charge... View More
My boyfriend has been in jail for about two months without bail due to a disorderly conduct charge. He has a minor past criminal history from 14 years ago. He was arrested for disorderly conduct and bringing in contraband, which turned out to be his own medication with proof provided. He was also... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
It’s possible that your boyfriend’s continued detention without bail is due to a variety of factors. Even though he was released on personal recognizance previously, his current situation might involve a judge or parole board deciding that there are concerns about his potential for reoffending... View More
He always has had bail before so why not now??
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answered on Apr 18, 2025
There are a few reasons, he could be held with no bail: (1) If he is serving a sentencing there would be no bail, or (2) If he was previously on bail before the new charge, the State could have filed a motion to revoke bail and the Court can be holding him with no bail pending a motion to revoke or... View More
I was falsely accused of assault by a woman who I have had disputes with for 12 years due to her negative views about gay people. I lost my case in the Supreme Court of Maine because I did not have legal representation. I did not start the argument that led to these accusations. I'm looking... View More
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answered on Apr 14, 2025
If your case was already appealed to the Maine Supreme Court then the only other avenue for an appeal is to the United States Supreme Court. In order to have the U.S. Supreme Court hear an appeal an application must be filed with the Court within 90 days of the date the Maine Supreme Court denied... View More
I'm facing a Class D Misdemeanor charge in Maine, and the state is withholding all evidence from me, despite my right to access it under 501-1 A. Even with an official Motion to Dismiss, Compel, and other attempts, the DA claims I can't have it, and a judge has sealed the records. I... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Your situation raises significant due process concerns under Maine Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 16, which governs discovery rights in criminal cases. Maine law generally requires prosecutors to disclose evidence to defendants, with limited exceptions for witness protection or confidential... View More
I am currently living outside the country, but before leaving, I paid off my vehicle and had the title sent to my mother's house, where the truck was being stored. In April 2025, my mother forged my signature on the title and sold my truck without my permission. I have no evidence, as she held... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Vehicle Title Forgery Analysis
Your mother's actions constitute forgery and theft by conversion under virtually all state jurisdictions, representing both civil and criminal violations with potential felony implications. Forgery of vehicle title documents typically constitutes a... View More
I am currently under a court order that prohibits any direct or indirect contact with a specific individual. I recently received messages from this person on a messaging app, which expressed that they missed me. I took screenshots of these messages to save them for court. Is reading these messages... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2025
Reading the messages would not be considered contact, but any response would be contact.
I worked as a confidential informant for the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, with a promise that my identity would remain confidential. Despite this agreement, my statement, including my address and phone number, was included in the discovery paperwork in a case involving a controlled buy. As a... View More
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answered on Apr 5, 2025
You would want to speak to a civil rights lawyer to see what options exists for the breach of confidentiality. You should also report any threats or vandalism to law enforcement. I'm not a civil lawyer so can't provide any advice or answers beyond this.
I discovered that my criminal record incorrectly states I was charged and convicted of two counts of aggravated trafficking in 2013. In reality, I only faced and accepted a plea for a conspiracy to commit trafficking charge with one count dismissed. Now, I am currently being charged with aggravated... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2025
You will want to contact a lawyer who defends drug trafficking cases. If the prior convictions are alleged incorrectly, the lawyer can obtain the court files and move to strike the incorrect priors alleged in the Indictment.
I wish to drop a criminal mischief charge against a woman who kicked and threw rocks at my door to avoid going to court, as she has requested a jury trial. However, I want to ensure that the written no trespassing order, issued by a police officer, remains in effect. Is it possible to keep the no... View More
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answered on Mar 5, 2025
A no trespass order is separate from a criminal charge in court. It would remain in effect even if the criminal charge is dismissed. Typically, a no trespass order is effective for one year. You should contact the DA's office about your concerns with the trial and proceeding on the criminal case.
I went to my Disposition conf. (for D.V. Charge) and was not personally involved in any negotiations.
Not only did my lawyer not contact me prior to my date.. I had to text him to find out where he was once I was there. Once we had met up in a conf room.. I was told to "hang on"... View More
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answered on Feb 11, 2025
Dispositional conference are held in chambers between the State's attorney and defense counsel. The defendant is not present for the conference in chambers. The defendant is required to appear in court and be available to discuss any offer with counsel. If any agreement is reached between the... View More
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answered on Jan 6, 2025
The Fourth Amendment requires that law enforcement need a reasonable and articulable suspicion a crime, traffic violation, or public safety concern exists in order to stop a vehicle. So typically the police cannot stop a vehicle for no reason.
Fourth Amendment rights can be lessened if a... View More
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answered on Sep 16, 2024
You can contact the clerk's office at the court to ask about the status of the case.
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