William Bly

Why do attorneys choose to represent persons accused of crimes?

Some people think that men and women only become attorneys because of money, and there are probably those out there who did become an attorney to make their mark financially. However, more often than not, you hear attorneys talk about making the decision ... Read >

Common Defense Strategies Used By Criminal Defense Attorneys

As a criminal defense attorney, it is your job to defend each client to the best of your ability, presenting valid arguments and defense strategies in a multitude of situations. The charges for two cases may be exactly the same, but this does not by any m... Read >

DUI Issues: Property Damage

Information about accidents related to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, known commonly as a DUI accident, mostly offers statistics related to injuries or fatalities. Very few informative pieces offer information and resources regarding the... Read >

The Problem with Idolizing Hollywood from a DUI Perspective

The vast majority of us have a favorite actor and actress that we love to keep updated about, watching their latest movies, searching online for the latest gossip, and sometimes doing things to be as much like that person as possible. This is harmless in ... Read >

Applying For A Hardship License After A DUI

A hardship license is a restricted license granted in some states to those who have lost driving privileges for a variety of reasons. The license is normally reserved for driving to and from work or school, so it is not an invitation to socialize and live... Read >

Top Reasons to Talk to Your Teen about DUIs

Are you one of those parents who have a very hard time discussing tricky subjects like driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol with your teen, instead choosing to trust that he or she would never engage in irresponsible behavior? You are not alone... Read >

Criminal Defense Practice Areas Part 1

There are dozens of practice areas that criminal defense attorneys see on a regular basis, and most can be categorized into eight distinct categories. We will look at four of those categories in this article, which is part 1 of a 2-part series regarding t... Read >

Theft Offenses

A variety of theft offenses are charged every day in the United States, some being misdemeanors and others being felony charges. There is a huge difference in how you can be charged, and punished if you are convicted, for stealing, depending on several di... Read >

Aspects of A Drug Case

Cases that deal with drugs can be very complicated, since there are so many different charges and statutes that deal with drugs in the United States. Questions regarding the type of drug, what the person's intent with the drugs was perceived to be by the ... Read >

What Happens If I Violate My DUI Probation?

Probation is an opportunity to spend little or no time in jail even if convicted of a crime, but this option is only available for a select few in certain situations. It is a heavy burden to receive a probation sentence for DUI. Driving under the influenc... Read >

Blue Collar Vs. White Collar Crimes

Have you ever heard the phrase "white collar crime"? No, not just the popular television show airing on the USA network, but the real criminal offense category termed thusly due to the class of people who normally commit the crime. There is a big differen... Read >

Minor DUI Consequences

The consequences of being convicted for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are in no way diminished if you are not old enough to be drinking in the first place. Leniency is much more difficult to come by, especially if aggravating factors are... Read >

Suspended or Revoked License FAQ: DUI

Driving is not a right that we earn in the United States simply by turning sixteen and getting a driver's license. As a matter of fact, it is actually a privilege that can easily be lost for extended periods of time, leaving you at the mercy of public tra... Read >

Stages of an OUI Case — Maine

Each individual case is different, but there is a rough timeline that anyone arrested for operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol in the state of Maine can expect. Some involve the BMV (Bureau of Motor Vehicles), others are state-oriented, but all ... Read >

Maine Felony OUI

Although an OUI, operating under the influence of alcohol, offense may seem relatively minor, the state of Maine treats it as very serious. Your first offense is a misdemeanor in many jurisdictions, as is the second in a ten-year period, even though each ... Read >