Superior Court Justice Michaela Murphy gives Maine’s public defense agency 1 month before criminal defendants who cannot afford their own attorneys are released from jail if they have waited more than 2 weeks for a lawyer.
U.S. Constitution
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, Politics
Maine lawmakers once again weigh creating trial deadlines in criminal cases
This is the 3rd time lawmakers are considering a ‘speedy trial’ bill that would force courts to dismiss cases if a defendant waits too long for trial.
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Posted inLocal & State
Gov. Mills doubles down on urging Maine’s public defense agency to relax rules
The Maine Commission on Public Defense Services says it needs more money than what the governor has offered to address a ‘constitutional crisis’ in Maine courts. Mills says the agency needs to change its rules first.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Woman settles lawsuit against Cumberland jail over privacy during childbirth
Jaden Brown of Lewiston agreed to a $350,000 deal after she sued the county sheriff and several jail officers in 2020, some of whom she said watched her deliver her child.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Wells man charged with shooting toddler niece seeks to throw out statements to police
Andrew Huber Young, 21, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and aggravated assault. He could go to trial next summer.
Posted inLocal & State
Maine’s public defense commission relaxes some of its attorney eligibility rules
In an effort to address the state’s public defense crisis, the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services voted to make it easier for some lawyers to get waivers for their experience and training requirements.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Presidential election could result in a real loss of liberty
Secretary Bellows and others should be commended for getting the ballot question before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Bus searches by border agents violate rights of Mainers
Old Town-based Cyr Bus Lines needs to join Greyhound and Concord Coach in taking a stand against questioning without warrants.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Are Republicans tired of the Trump show yet?
The former president’s (latest) indictment shows he’s hopelessly unfit to return to office. The party still has time to move on.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: What to make of Trump’s mad power grab plan?
One-person rule is not compatible with republican ideals. But try telling that to Donald Trump.