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Q: How is it that a person can walk into a police station and make a false accusation and the accused is charged..

My son's father told police I stole his wallet when he knows for a fact I didn't. I was arrested I never spoke to cop about this

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answered on Mar 12, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear that you're dealing with this terrible situation. It's incredibly frustrating and unjust when false accusations lead to criminal charges. Unfortunately, it is all too common for police to take an accuser at their word, especially in "he said, she said"... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Medical Malpractice for Maine on
Q: Are there any civil attorneys who practice in Maine prisoner rights matters?
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answered on Oct 15, 2023

Yes, there are civil attorneys who handle prisoner rights matters in Maine. Prisoner rights cases often involve issues related to conditions of confinement, access to medical care, abuse or mistreatment, and various other legal concerns. It's essential for prisoners to have access to legal... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Criminal Law for Maine on
Q: Probation searches done by police in Maine, no warrant, not probationer home, property labeled no trespass arrested

the police just walked into my mother in laws garage opn a supposed probation check, no tresspass signs are posted everywhere, came into garage then announced, threw me out and my mom in law told them no consent as this isn't my house, probation officer not present, located said fentanyl; no... View More

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answered on Jun 22, 2023

If you had a reasonable expectation of privacy in your mother-in-laws garage (such as you kept property there, or was staying at the house), you could challenge the search as illegal under the Fourth Amendment because a warrant is generally required to search a home or garage. This is a complicated... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Constitutional Law for Maine on
Q: Does a state have the right to take your blood in an alcohol related driving offense?
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answered on Mar 11, 2023

The legality of blood tests in alcohol-related driving offenses varies by state in the United States. In some states, there are implied consent laws that require drivers to submit to a blood test if they are suspected of driving under the influence. In other states, a warrant is required to compel... View More

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Q: Do States ( Maine) have a constitutional right to take blood from a persons in order to prove driving under the influenc

Seams like a violation of the persons body

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 6, 2023

With a warrant, they can.

Implied consent laws are also constitutional. For example, by law a state can make cooperating with a blood alcohol test a condition of the privilege of driving, but the penalty for a subsequent refusal is limited to the loss of the privilege....
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2 Answers | Asked in Constitutional Law and DUI / DWI for Maine on
Q: Do States ( Maine) have a constitutional right to take blood from a persons in order to prove driving under the influenc

Seams like a violation of the persons body

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answered on Mar 11, 2023

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the warrantless taking of blood for alcohol testing is permissible in certain circumstances, such as where exigent circumstances exist, such as when a delay in obtaining a warrant would result in the destruction of evidence (i.e. the dissipation of alcohol in... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Maine on
Q: How long can they hold you in a dry tank inside the county jail in New Hampshire?

My wife was picked up on tuesday. Today is now Saturday. Her warrant was out of York county maine, but she was picked up in Stratford county New Hampshire. They have held her inside a dry tank I'm assuming because they thought she must have been trying to smuggle something in. She has not been... View More

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answered on Oct 29, 2022

Since she was arrested and being held in a NH jail, NH's rules of procedure and extradition will apply. You will want to consult with a NH lawyer for these questions. I'm only licensed to practice in Maine. In Maine, a person arrested is required to appear before the Court within 48 hours... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Constitutional Law for Maine on
Q: I believe my 4th amendment rights were violated as a result of an unlawful search & seizure

Police responded to a civil complaint re: an aggressive dog...they left complainant’s property, entered mine & saw no dog, nor person or vehicle (I was out with said dog(s). Officers then approached domicile & claimed to see ‘evidence of firearms in plain view’...one officer was the... View More

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answered on Oct 1, 2022

Any search of the home would require a search warrant supported by probable cause, unless you provided consent to search the home. There may also be a 4th Amendment issue as to whether the police could enter your property to be in the location of where they claim they saw the firearm. Law... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Bankruptcy, Constitutional Law, Domestic Violence and Legal Malpractice for Maine on
Q: Invalid prenup became valid in retaliation of reporting fraud by attorney.

My first attorney verified to the Overseers of the Bar our prenup was invalid and I lost the benefit reporting him for writing a handwritten order with my signature forged on it, which gave my husband, defendant full control of our finances.

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 17, 2022

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Maine on
Q: How long does 1st appearance in Maine take? Can you go to bathroom in the middle? At what point are you considered done?
William T. Bly
William T. Bly
answered on Jan 17, 2020

There is a difference between an initial appearance and an arraignment. An initial appearance is reserved for felony charges. At that hearing, the judge will discuss the charges with you, ensure you understand the maximum penalties allowed by law (if convicted), set bail (if not already set) and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Federal Crimes for Maine on
Q: In Maine, at what point in the pre-trial process is a person released, and how would someone's bail be denied?

So to clarify my question a little more:

I'm a writer, and looking to do some research for my book. In it, someone is arrested on a felony, and the prosecution argues that he's dangerous and his bail should be denied.

So firstly: at what stage would the prosecution argue... View More

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answered on Jan 11, 2020

The bail would be argued at the initial appearance.

If someone is granted bail they are released right away after the initial appearance.

Hope that helps. Thanks

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Maine on
Q: What happened to the historical definition of liberty? Freedom from unreasonable physical restraint as in being arreste

How come the first part of the 4th amendment refers to the operation of the law and not the reasonableness of the law?

Why is marijuana not treated as property and the laws criminalizing marijuana are not subjected to strict scrutiny standard of review?

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
answered on Jul 19, 2018

Because the founding fathers wrote it that way in 1789

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Maine on
Q: Can a governor be impeached in Maine law?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 20, 2015

Probably. Why do you ask?

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Q: If not all the states have ratified the 26th amendment does it make that amendment in violation to the tenth amendment?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 20, 2015

What is your own conclusion about this.?

1 Answer | Asked in Constitutional Law for Maine on
Q: Section 20 trial by jury of Maine's constitution. Can a person be forced into arbitration and made to pay for it?
Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 20, 2015

You have not given enough facts here. I suspect that there is a contract involved, but you said nothing about that.

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