Portland Habitual Offender Defense Attorney | Maine Habitual Offender Lawyer
Maine has a law that addresses habitual offenders and it is tough. Maine Law Title 29-A, §2551-A states that a person with three or more offenses within five years is a habitual offender. This especially applies to OUI since repeated OUI offenses tend to be the most common type of repeated offense.
If you have been charged with being a habitual offender, it is important for you to seek the representation of an experienced and competent Portland habitual offender defense attorney. Richard Berne has the experience, knowledge of the courts and law, and the commitment to secure the best outcome for you.
Types Of Repeated Offenses
There are different types of offenses as defined by the law, which are primarily OUI and traffic-related. They are:
- OUI conviction
- Failure to report an accident
- Operating a vehicle after license suspension or revocation
- Driving to endanger
- Driving without a license
- Leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death
- Leaving the scene of an accident involving damage to property
- Making a false statement
- Operating a motor vehicle at speeds that exceed 30 miles per hour past the speed limit
- Passing a roadblock
- Eluding law enforcement
- A Class A, B, C, or D offense involving a motor vehicle.
- 10 or more traffic violations in 10 years.
Effective Habitual Offender Representation
Regardless of why the charge exists, Richard Berne is a defense attorney who will work toward having the charges dismissed. If the charges can’t be dismissed, plea bargain or filing an agreement that can lead to dismissal if certain conditions are met are two of the options. The goal is to achieve the best possible result so you can move on with your life without the heavy impact that a conviction for a habitual offense can have on your life. Even if you think there’s no hope in your case, you might be surprised at what can be done for you when you have an advocate by your side.
Contact A Portland Habitual Offender Defense Attorney
Just because you have been accused of a repeated offense doesn’t mean that you have to accept the charges. Having an experienced attorney by your side ensures a strong defense is built so you get the best result. To learn more about your rights and options, call the Law Office of Richard Berne at 207-871-7770 to request a free consultation.