Statement from Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers released.

Chief Justice Leigh Saufley starts her new position next week.

Traffic stops by police are now even more likely.

Maine Law improves its place in the annual list of law schools ranked nationally.

Maine's highest court has halted ALL trials and severely limited which other hearings will go ahead until May.

Federal courts in Maine will not hold jury trials until May, according to a new order.

Reforms taking shape for Maine's criminal justice system.

A public defender organization could start in three Maine counties, replacing private attorneys, if a new proposal is adopted.

A ban on cellphone use will driving about to come into force in Massachusetts.

A bill would limit access to records of juveniles accused of crimes and allow records to be 'sealed' from public view.

A bill being considered by Maine law-makers would allow time off work for alleged victims of sex assault, domestic violence, and stalking.

Architectural rendering of planned new courthouse in Biddeford is sent to city council for discussion by the planning board on February 5.

A law that cops take blood tests of drivers in fatal crashes is unconstitutional. A 1984 Supreme Court case is also used for the first time.

Maine's Chief Justice says judges should be on a par with other states, and funding should increase to improve court security.

Expungement of criminal records could be closer, and employers may be delayed in finding out if job applicants have a criminal record.

First of several posts this week examining some of the laws currently being considered in Augusta but are under-reported. This one - prison.

U.S. Supreme Court considers whether a suspended license of an car's owner is enough reason to pull over a driver.

Commissioners discuss reforms to the way indigent criminal defendants - those who can't afford their own lawyer - are represented.

A non-profit that monitors the way states appoint lawyers to help indigent defenders in criminal cases has given a damning verdict on the...