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Maine Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

• Q: What Are The Maine Oui Laws?
  A: Maine has very tough OUI laws. The lowest level of OUI in Maine can send you to jail for up to 364 days, put you on probation for up to one year, make you pay a fine … More
• Q: What Is Oui?
  A: OUI/DWI/DUI is a crime involving drinking and driving. In Maine it is called OUI. OUI means either or both of two things: First, OUI is operating or attempting to … More
• Q: What Are The Court's Penalties For A First Time Offense?
  A: If you have no prior OUI/DWI/DUI's in any state in the last ten years, you are considered a first offender. A first offense OUI with no aggravating circumstances … More
• Q: What Are The Court's Penalties For A Second Offense?
  A: A second offense carries a minimum seven­day jail sentence (twelve days for a refusal), a $600 fine ($800 for refusal) and an 18­month license suspension … More
• Q: What Are The Court's Penalties For A Third Offense?
  A: A third offense carries a minimum thirty­day jail sentence (forty days for a refusal), a $1,000 fine ($1,300 for refusal) and a four­year license suspension … More
• Q: What Are The Court's Penalties For A Fourth Offense?
  A: A fourth offense, or an OUI involving an accident with a serious injury or death of anyone, is a felony even if the OUI did not cause the accident. It carries a … More
• Q: What Are The Bureau Of Motor Vehicle's Penalties?
  A: The BMV can suspend you license just like the courts can, even if you win the OUI. The suspension periods are the same as for the court suspensions listed above. If … More
• Q: I Blew Over A .08% Bac On The Intoxilyzer. Do I Automatically Lose My Case?
  A: No, a .08% BAC or above test does not mean that you are automatically guilty. Many factors can affect a breath test including medical conditions, chemical exposure and … More
• Q: I Have Been Charged With An Oui In Maine. What Is Likely To Happen Now?
  A: Two different state agencies will start to work to penalize you. The Bureau of Motor Vehicles will probably send you a notice of license suspension. You have only ten … More
• Q: The Police Didn't Read Me My Rights, Don't They Have To Do That?
  A: The police have to read you your rights if they intend to question you after you are in custody. If they don't do that after your arrest and before questioning you, … More
• Q: How Long Can They Suspend My License For? Can I Get Work Privileges?
  A: The length of suspension depends upon the circumstances of the case. A first offense suspension for having a BAC over .08% is usually for ninety days. You can get a … More