Maine Drunk Driving Lawyers, OUI & DUI Attorneys
Facing drunk driving charges in Maine could cause life-altering consequences. Expensive fines and possible jail time are only a few of the many penalties you could face. Having a good defense team, that understands the legal process and has the experience to fight your case is the essential in minimizing the consequences of operating under the influence.
Some of the questions we get asked:
Will I lose my license?If you represent yourself or hire the wrong lawyer it is all but a guarantee that you will lose your license. With our training and experience we are frequently successful at helping our clients avoid a lengthy license suspension. If you are a trucker or have a CDL, call us. You can't afford to get convicted.
Do I need a lawyer?Absolutely! The consequences of an OUI conviction get worse every year. We have made our reputation on winning the unwinnable cases.
I failed the field sobriety test, now what?First, don't take the field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests are not mandatory in Maine and they are designed for you to fail. In Maine you are obligated to take a breath test, which is different from the field sobriety tests.
This is my second offense, can you help me?We have successfully defended numerous second, third, and even fourth OUI charges. We can absolutely help!
I only had a couple drinks.Anecdotally, the most common answer given when being pulled over is "I only had a couple of drinks." Cops take this to mean you are drunk. Don't say it! If you really only had a couple of drinks you are probably under the legal limit unless you were drinking mixed drinks, had a dragon bowl, are under a restricted license, or are small.
I think my rights were violated.If you think your rights were violated you should call us, or complete the OUI case initiation form. We aggressively pursue all aspects of your case to get your OUI charge dismissed. If we can establish your rights were violated it is possible to get your entire case dismissed. This happens more than you could imagine. We recently won a second offense OUI where the cop claimed our client crossed the center line. He also claimed that it was snowing and several inches of snow covered the road. After a lengthy hearing the judge agreed that the cop had no idea that our client crossed the center line because the center line was covered with snow. That case was dismissed and is just one example of many.
The attorneys of The Hallett Law Firm have represented literally hundreds of Maine defendants accused of OUI, and they have consistently achieved dramatic results. Attorney Michael Whipple, a former Assistant District Attorney, was responsible for training the police academy cadets in drunk driving prosecution protocols during his time with the District Attorney's Office. Attorney Whipple is also one of the only attorneys in Maine to become a member of The National College of DUI Defense. Attorney Whipple knows the ins and outs of OUI prosecution.
Fill out our Drunk Driving case initiation form to see if you have a case.