Maine Drunk Driving Lawyers, OUI & DUI Attorneys
Facing drunk driving charges in Maine could have life-altering consequences; expensive fines and possible jail time are only a few of the many penalties you may face. Having a defense team that understands the legal process and has the experience to fight your case is the critical ingredient in minimizing the consequences of a charge 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 guaranteed that you will lose your license. With our vast training and experience we frequently help our clients avoid lengthy license suspensions. 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 built our reputation on winning the unwinnable cases.
I failed the field sobriety test, now what?
First, don't take the field sobriety tests. They are not mandatory in Maine and they are designed for you to fail them. In Maine you are obligated to take a breath test, which is different from the field sobriety tests. If you took the field sobriety tests and were arrested for OUI/DUI, contact The Hallett Law Firm. Our attorneys are trained to dissect field sobriety tests, and to destroy their validity in the courtroom.
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 you!
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 are small statured, were drinking mixed drinks or a "dragon bowl," or are under a restricted license.
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 each case so as to achieve the dismissal of OUI charges; and if we can establish your rights were violated, it is even more possible that your entire case will be dismissed. This happens more than you might 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 hundreds of Maine defendants accused of OUI, and they consistently achieve 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 draws on his extensive background in, and knowledge of, the ins and outs of OUI prosecution each time he defends a client of The Hallett Law Firm.
Fill out our Drunk Driving case initiation form to see if you have a case.
