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In a criminal case, it's the Government against you. But the Defendant has an advantage, they get to choose their Criminal Defense Attorney. … Continue Reading...
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I am a Criminal Defense Lawyer representing people facing charges in Maine's State and Federal Courts. My office is in Portland, Maine. You … Continue Reading...
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Contact me to discuss any case for free. I'll answer your questions and we'll decide what steps to take next. And Rioux is pronounced … Continue Reading...
Portland Maine Drunk Driving, DUI, OUI Lawyer
I'm a criminal defense, drunk driving, DUI, DWI & OUI lawyer in Portland Maine. Here's info about Maine OUI laws, penalties and defenses for DUI & OUI in Maine. DUI or OUI in Maine is rarely a "whodunit." Issues like alternative suspects, DNA testing, fingerprints and alibis rarely apply. … DUI, OUI Attorney Luke S. Rioux
Drug Possession Charges: Misdemeanor & Felony
As a Maine drug possession attorney, I get a lot of questions about the elements of drug possession, the severity of the charge and the possible sentences. Drug possession in Maine can be a misdemeanor with a fine only, or a felony with a possible sentence of up to 10 years in prison. It all depends on […]
Domestic Violence Assault Attorney
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Every session, Maine lawmakers propose changes to our criminal law. Many of these proposals shape who is prosecuted for what crimes and what penalties they can face. Current draft legislation would impact jail visitation, Maine’s drug trafficking laws, punishment for text messages of genitals, Maine’s sex offender registry, treatment of juvenile marijuana possession and enforcement of Maine’s driving laws. Here is an […]
Habitual Offender Revocation
People who fall within Maine’s habitual motor vehicle offender designation will have their driver’s license revoked for 3 years and will face serious charges if they drive during the revocation. I have written before about some of the defenses to these crimes. This article discusses the prior convictions that bring a person within the habitual offender designation, the State’s revocation […]