Operating Under the Influence in Maine Q&A: What Should I do if I’m Arrested for OUI?
We recently received this email from one of our website visitors:
Dear OUI Expert
After reading your blog posts, I’ve come to realize that an OUI arrest can affect a person’s life in the long term. Sentencing does not seem to be standard, so one can expect anything from a fine to several months in jail. Can you please tell me what I should do if I’m arrested for OUI in order to keep any penalties to the minimum?
Sincerely
OUI-Phobe
Believe it or not, the answer to your question lies within the realm of common sense: get in touch with a Maine OUI lawyer right away to learn how you can put together a concrete case and guard yourself against the charges. Note that being intoxicated in the state of Maine refers to a person’s mental and physical capacity being messed up to even a miniscule degree after consuming strong drink.
You can feel besieged incredibly quickly without the assistance of a qualified OUI attorney, leading to choices that can ultimately be very expensive in more ways than one. Your attorney will look at the conditions surrounding your individual case and help you settle on the best course of action. He or she will look for any bias on the part of the arresting officer, or at the reliability of the witnesses testifying against you, and any other factors that can affect the outcome of the case.