Can I get work driving privileges after my license was suspended for drunk driving in Maine?
Maybe. You can get a work only license for ninety days on a BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles) suspension, but only for the last thirty days on a court suspension. A first offense OUI suspension is the only suspension for which a work license is available. There is no work license available for a refusal, having a minor in the vehicle, or for repeat OUI offenders.
Other Maine Drunk Driving Defense FAQs
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Do I have to take a Field Sobriety Test under Maine’s Drunk Driving Laws?
A: No. You do not have to submit to any part of a field sobriety test if you choose not to. This means you do not have to do the follow the pen test, the alphabet test, … More -
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Is the Police Officer's failure to give me Miranda warnings fatal to the State’s case under Maine’s drunk driving laws?
A: Not necessarily. The officer is only required to provide you with Miranda warnings when and if the following occurs: You are in custody (the roadside investigation is … More -
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Can I choose between a Blood, Breath or Urine Test when pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in Maine?
A: Under most circumstances you cannot. The officer is allowed to require a breath test unless it is deemed "unreasonable." If you are allowed a blood test, … More -
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How do I pick a lawyer to defend me in a drunk driving case in Maine?
A: Check out LawInfo.com’s list of Lead Counsel Rated attorneys to find qualified legal representation. More -
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If my BAC is .08% or higher, am I automatically guilty of OUI in Maine?
A: No. Breath testing and blood testing are often inaccurate methods of calculating a person's true blood alcohol concentration. Sometimes the BAC at the time of … More -
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May I consult an Attorney before deciding whether to submit to a Chemical Test under Maine Drunk Driving Law?
A: No. However, some officers (very few) will give you a chance to call a lawyer. More -
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What are the penalties for a drunk driving conviction in Maine?
A: The Minimum Court Imposed Penalties for OUI are: 1st OUI Conviction: · 90 Day Driver’s License … More -
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Should I refuse to take a breath test if the police arrest me for OUI in Maine?
A: No. In Maine a refusal to take a breath test can result in a license suspension for nine months or more, even if you win the OUI case. If you go to trial the … More -
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Can I refuse a Chemical Sobriety Test under Maine Drunk Driving Law?
A: No. Under Maine’s Implied Consent law, you automatically agree to a chemical test (blood, breath, or urine) at any time authorities have probable cause to … More -
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When can my penalties increase for an OUI in Maine?
A: BAC of .15 percent or more, or Traveling 30 m.p.h. or more over the speed limit, or Attempting to elude an officer of the law, or Having a passenger under 21 years of … More
