{"id":25317,"date":"2025-02-20T09:44:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webblawmaine.com\/blog\/?p=25317"},"modified":"2026-04-03T14:31:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T18:31:25","slug":"can-you-get-out-of-an-oui-in-maine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webblawmaine.com\/blog\/can-you-get-out-of-an-oui-in-maine\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Get Out of an OUI in Maine?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Getting charged with an OUI in Maine can be a frightening experience. Working with an experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webblawmaine.com\/blog\/portland-me-dui-lawyer\/\">Portland ME DUI lawyer<\/a> who understands how to negotiate a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webblawmaine.com\/blog\/maine-oui-plea-bargain\/\">Maine OUI plea bargain<\/a> can make the difference between a conviction and getting your charges reduced or dismissed. With proper legal representation and the right circumstances, it may be possible to avoid the most serious consequences of an OUI charge.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Get Out of an OUI in Maine<\/h2>\n<p>Successfully fighting an OUI charge requires understanding Maine&#8217;s complex OUI penalties and working with skilled legal counsel. First-time offenders face a minimum $500 fine and 150-day license suspension. More severe penalties apply when drivers refuse testing, with a minimum 96 hours of jail time. Those with a high BAC over .15 face at least 48 hours behind bars. Multiple offenses within 10 years or accidents resulting in injuries carry even harsher consequences.<\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webblawmaine.com\/blog\/can-you-get-out-of-an-oui-in-maine\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Can You Get Out of an OUI in Maine?\" class=\"more-link\">Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting charged with an OUI in Maine can be a frightening experience. Working with an experienced Portland ME DUI lawyer who understands how to negotiate a Maine OUI plea bargain can make the difference between a conviction and getting your charges reduced or dismissed. 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