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\nA DUI plea bargain is an agreement between the defense and prosecution. The defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge or accepts a reduced sentence. In Maine, drunk driving is prosecuted as OUI – Operating Under the Influence – operating under the influence<\/a>. Understanding how plea bargains work helps defendants make informed decisions about their cases.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors offer plea deals for several reasons. Maine court dockets are crowded, and trials take time and resources. When evidence has weaknesses – such as a borderline BAC reading or a questionable traffic stop – prosecutors may prefer a guaranteed resolution.<\/p>\n

They avoid the risk of losing at trial. First-time offenders with no aggravating factors often receive the most favorable offers. A plea bargain can benefit both sides, but whether to accept one depends entirely on the facts of the case. Attorney John Webb has negotiated many favorable plea deals over 30+ years of defending his clients.<\/p>\n

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A DUI plea bargain is an agreement between the defense and prosecution. The defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge or accepts a reduced sentence. In Maine, drunk driving is prosecuted as OUI – Operating Under the Influence – operating under the influence. Understanding how plea bargains work helps defendants make informed decisions about their […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[20,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25725","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-dui","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat Is a DUI Plea Bargain? - Webb Law Maine — Southern Maine Criminal Lawyer Blog — August 9, 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A DUI plea bargain is an agreement between the defense and prosecution. 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