Maine DUI Laws
Maine DUI Laws
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Maine's OUI/DUI Laws and Conviction Penalties
An OUI conviction in Maine will normally lead to fines and license suspension. Jail time is also likely if the driver has prior convictions.
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First-Offense OUI/DUI in Maine
The state of Maine refers to a DUI as an OUI (Operating Under the Influence) and prescribes criminal and administrative penalties. These penalties are more severe if there are aggravating factors which include a BAC of .15% or more and traveling 30 m.p.h. or more over the speed limit
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What to expect in terms of penalties if you're convicted of a second OUI in Maine
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What to expect if you're convicted of a third OUI in Maine
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What is Considered a Felony OUI in Maine?
Prior convictions, injuries, and deaths can all lead to an OUI charge being elevated to a felony in Maine.
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Driving Under the Influence of Drugs in Maine
Maine’s OUI laws apply not only to alcohol, but also to all other intoxicants. An intoxicant is any substance that can lead to impairment, including illegal drugs, marijuana, and prescription medications.
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Maine’s Open Container Law and Violation Penalties
In Maine, drivers and passengers are generally prohibited from consuming and possessing open containers of alcohol in motor vehicles. Read about the law's specifics and the penalties for a violation.
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How Maine's OUI (operating under the influence) laws apply to drivers who have yet to reach the legal drinking age and the penalties for violations
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Maine’s DUI Implied Consent Law and Refusing Alcohol Testing
Maine's implied consent laws require all drivers who are arrested for driving under the influence to take a blood, breath, or urine test at the request of an officer.