Juvenile Crime Defense Maine
When Can a Minor Be Tried as an Adult in Maine? Fighting Bind-Over Motions
The juvenile justice system is built on the belief that children can be rehabilitated. However, when a minor commits a highly severe crime, the state of Maine can attempt to transf...
Fake ID Charges in Maine: Legal Consequences for High School and College Students
For a college freshman in Orono, Brunswick, Lewiston, or Waterville-or a high school senior in Portland's Old Port district-ordering a novelty driver's license online or borrowing...
Criminal Charges for School Fights in Maine: Defending Minors Against Assault Allegations
Decades ago, a scuffle in a Maine schoolyard or locker room typically ended with both students sitting in the principal's office and serving a week of after-school detention. Today...
Navigating the JCCO Process: How to Secure an Informal Adjustment in Maine Juvenile Court
When a minor gets into trouble with the law in Maine, the goal of the state is generally rehabilitation, not punishment. Instead of immediately dragging a child before a judge, Mai...