Cumberland County Maine DUI Lawyers

The offense of drinking and driving in Maine is called Operating Under the Influence or OUI. It can also be referred to as Driving Under the Influence or DUI. In either case, it is a serious offense with potentially life changing consequences. If you want to fight the charges against you and win your case, you need to seek legal guidance from a qualified attorney.

The Portland Maine DUI Attorneys at Nielsen & Bly are committed to aggressively defending clients accused of drunk driving in Cumberland County. Nielsen & Bly has the courtroom experience and legal skills to make a difference in the outcome of your case. With their understanding of Maine OUI/DUI laws they will take every legal opportunity to seek reduction or dismissal of the charges against you.

Nielsen & Bly will fight for you, protect your rights and guard your future.

For a free consultation, contact Cumberland County Maine DUI Lawyers Nielsen & Bly by calling (207) 571-8146 or filling out the consultation request form to the left. There is no obligation and the call is strictly confidential.

Note that not all attorneys practice DUI defense. The Portland DUI Lawyers at Nielsen & Bly focus on criminal law, especially the defense of drunk driving cases. They will be your advocates, making sure the system does not overwhelm you.

Penalties for Maine DUI

The legal threshold for intoxication in Maine is a blood alcohol content of .08% or higher, and drunk driving is a criminal offense. The DUI laws of Maine call for severe penalties for motorists found guilty of the offense. A first offender may face jail time, loss of license, fines and surcharges, loss of auto insurance, mandatory alcohol rehabilitation and a license reinstatement fee.

The penalties increase if you caused an accident while intoxicated, had a high BAC, operated a vehicle with a suspended license or have a prior DUI offense. A drunk driving arrest could even result in mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device or seizure of your vehicle, depending on conditions.

A conviction for drinking and driving in Maine would result in having a permanent criminal record, which could impact your ability to find or keep a job. Canada has been more actively enforcing its policy of denying entry to anyone with a criminal record, regardless of the nature of the crime or how long ago it occurred.

Portland Maine DUI Lawyers Nielsen & Bly will fight the charges against you and work to keep your record clean. They know the mistakes law enforcement might make in a DUI investigation; they know how to challenge physical evidence; and they know how to prepare for trial. To learn more, contact Nielsen & Bly immediately.

About Cumberland County DUI Lawyers Nielsen & Bly

Founding partner William T. Bly is one of only a few attorneys in the entire state of Maine who is certified by the US Department of Transportation in the administration of breath tests. He is qualified by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as a practitioner of standardized field sobriety tests.

William Bly is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law. He has experience working in the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office, giving him unique insight into the prosecution’s strategy and methodology. His defense skills have been honed by an exclusive commitment to criminal law, especially DUI law. William Bly has a reputation as a diligent and experienced trial attorney who works hard for his clients.

William Bly is admitted to practice law in all courts in the state of Maine, the United States District Courts of Maine and New Jersey. He regularly attends OUI/DUI related seminars to increase his knowledge and learn emerging DUI defense tactics. He is a member of the York County Bar Association, the Maine State Bar Association, the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Criminal Association Defense Lawyers, the National College of DUI Defense and the American Bar Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association.

For immediate help with your DUI, contact the Cumberland County Maine DUI Attorneys at Nielsen & Bly by filling out the form to the left or calling (207) 571-8146. The initial inquiry is free and confidential.