Buying car insurance right after an accident isn’t automatically fraud. The reason is, your policy has a timestamp showing when coverage starts, and the police report will show when the accident happened. If those don’t match up, it’s pretty clear the accident came first. That’s why it’s... View More

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answered on Jul 8, 2025

On a probation hold, the officer would have to file a motion to revoke probation within 5 days, and then he would be see by the court within 2 days of the motion being filed. Once he's seen by the court, the Judge can either set a bail or hold him to a final hearing on whether he violated... View More

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answered on Jul 2, 2025

Is the POA for you? If so, then revoke it in writing before a notary. Make several originals and give the revocation declaration to any concerned persons/firms that have your property or might dissipate/transfer your property. Do this now before she takes everything. In any event you... View More

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answered on Jun 24, 2025

Law enforcement needs probable cause to believe you are impaired in order to ask you to submit to a breath test. Portable breath test results are not admissible in Maine to establish a breath alcohol measurement. Only Intoxilyzer test results from a properly conducted test, and State approved... View More

They're probably making a quick determination, based on the low probability of heart disease in your age group, statistically. However, that doesn't mean you don't have the right to have your concerns addressed. Consults that are covered by insurance could be finite, and this might... View More

The mortgage that you signed most likely requires that the property be maintained. If there is no agreement with the tenants that they need to do maintenance and repairs, then that is your responsibility as the owner.

It is not clear what you mean by "renovations", which... View More

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answered on Apr 28, 2025

Any contact would be a violation of the condition of release. Depending on the charge for which you were placed on bail it can either be charged as a misdemeanor or felony. Her assaulting you would also subject her to possible criminal charges, but would not be a defense to a bail violation charge... View More

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answered on Apr 18, 2025

There are a few reasons, he could be held with no bail: (1) If he is serving a sentencing there would be no bail, or (2) If he was previously on bail before the new charge, the State could have filed a motion to revoke bail and the Court can be holding him with no bail pending a motion to revoke or... View More

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answered on Apr 14, 2025

If your case was already appealed to the Maine Supreme Court then the only other avenue for an appeal is to the United States Supreme Court. In order to have the U.S. Supreme Court hear an appeal an application must be filed with the Court within 90 days of the date the Maine Supreme Court denied... View More

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answered on Mar 5, 2025

A no trespass order is separate from a criminal charge in court. It would remain in effect even if the criminal charge is dismissed. Typically, a no trespass order is effective for one year. You should contact the DA's office about your concerns with the trial and proceeding on the criminal case.

A Maine attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. Not normally on a W.C. matter - small claims are not set up for that - they usually have their guidelines for cases that are straightforward and limited damages. W.C. has its own adjudication systems/panels. Most small... View More

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answered on Mar 2, 2025

In order to be reinstated, you need serve the suspension period, complete DEEP and any recommended counseling, and pay a $50 reinstatement fee to the BMV. It sounds like you have completed everything and need to pay the reinstatement fee. You can pay the reinstatement fee online at:... View More

The paperwork for change in the membership in the LLC is kept with the LLC, and not filed with the state. The LLC will need to file an Annual Report with the Maine Secretary of State by June, and that should reflect the change in the membership.

As part of the buyout, you will sign a... View More

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answered on Feb 11, 2025

Dispositional conference are held in chambers between the State's attorney and defense counsel. The defendant is not present for the conference in chambers. The defendant is required to appear in court and be available to discuss any offer with counsel. If any agreement is reached between the... View More

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According to the custody agreement, your son's mother has the right to claim the child on her tax return. This agreement doesn't change even if she doesn't qualify for the child tax credit. So, you can't claim the child on your return without her agreement.... View More

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answered on Jan 6, 2025

The Fourth Amendment requires that law enforcement need a reasonable and articulable suspicion a crime, traffic violation, or public safety concern exists in order to stop a vehicle. So typically the police cannot stop a vehicle for no reason.

Fourth Amendment rights can be lessened if a... View More

Whether the first surgeon did something wrong - did not follow standards of care in setting the wrist with hardware - must be stated by another surgeon. In Maine if the surgeon did not follow proper standards of care in setting the wrist with hardware then a potential claim may be brought for the... View More

I am sorry to learn of your wife’s symptoms after her tooth extraction. What you mention in your question is concerning. Maine medical malpractice law requires that another similarly qualified dentist be able to objectively review the dental records and conclude based on that review that the... View More

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answered on Nov 17, 2024

If the mortgage payments do not get paid in a timely manner by someone, the lender will have the right to foreclose and all heirs lose their equity in the home.

If you and your brother are the sole heirs and the home does not need to be sold to pay your mother’s debts, you each have... View More

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answered on Jul 15, 2024

Unless it is a mobile home, that house is part of the real property. If a MH, then you may wish to remove it. If you built a house on someone else's property, then hire a NJ attorney to file an action for a Sale For Partition. There you can claim, and possibly recover, some reimbursement.