Press Releases
Interesting Studies Prove False Confessions Are Relatively Easy For Law Enforcement to Obtain
8/25/2011
Follow the "view full press release" link below to a fascinating article published in the August 13, 2011 issue of The Economist discussing new studies which show that people, when placed under even slight amounts of pressure have a tendancy to admit to doing things they have not in fact done.
These studies offer yet more proof that false confessions happen in our criminal justice system. Our attorneys are well versed in techniques which can be used to challenge and undermine the techniques used to extract such "confessions" and in discrediting the "confession" itself.
We Aren't The Only Ones Who Have Noted the Erosion of Our Fourth Amendment Protections
5/17/2011
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Drug/DRE OUIs On the Rise in Maine
2/19/2011
All of us at The Hallett Law Firm have noticed a huge uptick in the number of drug OUI's that are being cited in Maine over the past several years. These are OUI charges which allege impairment as a result of drug use (either prescription drugs or prohibited drugs), rather than as a result of the consumption of alcohol. So we weren't surprised, although we were alarmed, with the recent release of the study revealing that Maine was at the top of the list of State's whose resident's suffer from prescription drug abuse. Unfortunately, otherwise legal use of a drug prescribed by a doctor can still expose you to arrest for operating under the influence. We recognize that this arrest can be the low point of someone's life - but there is a long way from arrest to conviction in these cases, and much that one of our lawyers can do for you. If you find yourself in the situation, please call us for a free consultation.
Firm Excels in Pursuing Claims Against Commercial Motor Vehicles
1/1/2011
Thomas Hallett and David Weyrens have recently successfully prosecuted a wrongful death claim stemming from a tragic accident caused by a commercial truck. While the surviving family will never fully recover from the loss of their loved one, they were able to realize a maximum recovery in a very prompt fashion. Unfortunately, that is the best that can be done in these terrible circumstances.
The Hallett Law Firm has for many years successfully prosecuted claims against commerical trucks and other vehicles which have caused injuries to people. It is one of the firm's primary specialties. The firm's philosophy is to aggressively pursue such claims of anyone who has been injured by a commercial truck or other commercial motor vehicle.
Walsh avoids jail time in Brownfield neighbor feud
11/9/2010
PARIS — A Brownfield man who was shot by his next-door neighbor in July won't receive jail time as part of a deal with the District Attorney's office.
James Walsh, 38, had six charges dismissed Monday after pleading guilty to domestic violence assault and criminal mischief. Walsh was also facing charges of domestic violence, terrorizing, theft by unauthorized use of property, burglary, theft by unauthorized taking and harassment by telephone.
Attorney Thomas Hallett, Westbrook Gentleman's Club - Dreamer's Cabaret
10/13/2010
Thomas Hallett, the lawyer for the Westbrook Gentleman's Club - Dreamers Cabaret - which was shut down by the city last week over fire code violations, discusses the violations of the club's constitutional rights, and the club's excellent chances of long-term success in its battle against the beaurocratic harrassment inflicted by the City of Westbrook on a local television show.
Local Business Proctected from Harrassment
9/26/2010
David Weyrens recently prevailed in a bench trial in which his client - a local branch of a national non-profit entity - sought protection for its employees and clients from a very aggressive protestor.
Manslaughter Trial Underway
1/12/2010
Check back for additional updates through the week.
Firefighter Proven Not Guilty!
9/21/2009
-Portland, Maine
A Cumberland, Maine, Firefighter was found not guilty today of 8 counts of sexual assault on a minor after a multi-day jury trial.
Firm readies defense to Indictiment
8/14/2009
Portland, Maine
We look forward to assisting Mr. Theriault as he fights his way through the Federal Criminal Court system in Maine. Mr. Theriault was released on Personal Recognizance bail while awaiting his trial. Please read the following link for more information.
Judge finds that Sheriff's Deputy trespassed on man's property prior to shooting him in his own home
7/29/2009
Portland, Maine
Yesterday the Court rendered important pre-trial rulings on the Motion to Suppress filed by The Hallett Law Firm on behalf of their client:
http://pressherald.mainetoday.com/story.php?id=273573&ac=PHnws
With the Court granting our Motion to Sever the two counts for trial, jury selection on Count I is scheduled to commence on August 3.
Attorney Molly Butler Bailey joins The Hallett Law Firm
6/1/2009
The Hallett Law Firm is extremely pleased to announce that Attorney Molly Butler Bailey has agreed to join the firm as an Associate. Molly is a 2003 graduate of Harvard University's Division of Continuing Education and a 2006 graduate of The University of Maine School of Law.
Dramatic audiotape of police wrongdoing emerges in police shooting case
4/17/2009
The Hallett Law Firm this week filed a Notice of Claim against the Cumberland County Sheriff's Department on behalf of of a man who was shot three times by sheriff's deputies while standing in his own home. Tom Hallett this week released the Sheriff's Department's own audiotape recording of the incident which reveals that the deputies did not identify themselves as law enforcement while banging on the door in the dark of the night and yelling, "open up the door." They then proceeded to shoot the man through the windows of his own home. As a result of the shooting the client lost his right arm just below the shoulder, and will likely require a hip replacement.
Mike Whipple Obtains Dramatic Reduction of Client's Federal Sentence
2/12/2009
Mike Whipple Obtains Dramatic Reduction of Client's Federal Sentence
The Hallett Law Firm Launches New Website
5/1/2008
Portland, Maine
The Hallett Law Firm, a Portland, Maine-based personal injury and criminal defense firm, today announced the launch of a new website!
