Aroostook OUI Defense Attorney, Wayne R. Foote
| Firm Name: | THE LAW OFFICES OF WAYNE R. FOOTE, PA |
| Address: | 344 Mt. Hope Ave Bangor, ME 04401 |
| Office #: | 1-800-DUI-LAWS (1-800-384-5297) |
Aroostook OUI Defense Attorney, Wayne R. Foote is Maine’s only board-certified DUI defense law specialist. He has successfully represented hundreds of people facing Maine DUI charges in both state and federal court. Bangor, Maine DUI lawyer Wayne Rodgers Foote is a passionate defender of Maine DUI clients like you and the U.S. Constitution. He is recognized as one of the best DUI defense attorneys in the state of Maine.
Bangor, Maine DUI lawyer Wayne R. Foote is fully
versed in both the science and law needed to aggressively
defend your drunk driving case. He has completed
many sessions at the prestigious National College
for DUI Defense at Harvard University, and has
attended workshops on scientific evidence in drunk
driving cases, breath-test analysis, etc. He is
also a certified technician and operator of the
Intoxilyzer 5000, the breath-testing machine used
by police in Maine DUI cases.
Bangor, Maine DUI lawyer Wayne R. Foote is considered such an authority on drunk driving defense that last year he became the first Maine lawyer ever to be board-certified in DUI defense.
A graduate of Colby College in Waterville, Bangor, Maine DUI lawyer Wayne R. Foote earned his law degree from the University of Maine School of Law. He has received certificates of achievement for successful completion of the National College for DUI Defense and numerous other drunk driving defense seminars.
Bangor, Maine DUI lawyer Wayne R. Foote is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, Inc. and the college’s delegate for the state of Maine. He is a general member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Bangor, Maine DUI lawyer Wayne Rodgers Foote is also a charter member, past vice president and past director of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Bangor, Maine DUI lawyer Wayne R. Foote teaches seminars to attorneys on drunk driving defense, state and federal criminal defense, and the federal sentencing guidelines. He has lectured at the University of Maine in graduate-level courses on the subjects of scientific evidence and the use of expert witnesses in criminal matters.
Bangor, Maine DUI lawyer Wayne R. Foote is admitted
to practice before the United States Supreme Court,
the United States Court of Appeals for the First
Circuit, the United States District Court for
the District of Maine, the State of Maine and
the Passamaquoddy Tribal Court.
Bangor, Maine DUI lawyer Wayne R. Foote is available for a case evaluation and initial consultation by calling 1.800.DUI.LAWS. The call and the consultation are always FREE.
Why should you hire me?
"A Maine DUI charge can have serious consequences that can affect you for years to come. Without trained legal assistance you stand little or no chance of preventing those consequences. I will evaluate your Maine DUI case at no charge. If there is a way to defend your case, we will find it, and I will use all of my skills to help you. Please contact me today for a free consultation."
Reviews
"Wayne Foote was helpful, responsive and very knowledgeable. I felt throughout his handling of my case that I could trust and rely on him to represent me well. When I had questions they were answered promptly, though more often then not my questions were anticipated and answered up front. His experience with DUI cases was evident as was his respect for his clients."
Maine Court Information and Locations
Mr. Foote is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the United States District Court for the District of Maine, the State of Maine and Passamaquoddy Tribal Court.
Maine OUI defense attorey Wayne R. Foote most frequently practices law in the following counties in the state of Maine: Aroostook, Hancock, Knox, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Waldo, Washington.
Traveling to Canada and a DUI
Traveling to Canada and a DUI
A DUI can cause serious problems if you intend to travel to Canada. Under Canadian law a DUI can make you an “inadmissible person.” An “inadmissible person” is a person who cannot visit or stay in Canada because they have “committed” or been “convicted” of certain crimes in, or outside of, Canada. Generally, these crimes are ones that are indictable under Canadian federal law.
Crimes that make a person inadmissible include any impaired diving offense, whether it is called OUI, DUI, DWI, DWAI, or something else. Since refusing a blood, breath or urine test is an indictable offense in Canada, a person who refuses a test in the United States is inadmissible, even if it is not a crime in the state where the refusal occurred. Since the rules regarding inadmissibility include offenses that a person has “committed,” an administrative suspension will trigger inadmissibility, in some cases even if there is never a DUI conviction.
You are inadmissible for entry into Canada if any one of the following things has happened:
- A conviction for an impaired driving offense;
- An administrative license suspension from a state’s motor vehicle department for having and excessive blood alcohol level;
- A conviction or administrative license suspension for failing to take a blood, breath or urine test;
- An outstanding warrant for any of the above; or
- Pending charges, a trial or other proceedings for any of the above.
The United States government is sharing driver license and court record databases with Canadian immigration. If you are traveling to Canada you must assume that the Canadian government will find out about a conviction, suspension or pending charge.
An inadmissible person can still legally gain entry into Canada by one of the following means:
- If ten years have passed since the last court-ordered event, including a suspension or imprisonment, and you have no other indictable offenses on your record, you are deemed to be rehabilitated. If you have any question about whether you have been deemed rehabilitated you should contact your local Canadian consulate.
- If five years have passed since such an event, or you have committed or been convicted or more that one indictable offense and five years have passed, you may apply for rehabilitation status. This requires the submission of an application that includes various documents and payment of a fee.
- If less than five years have passed there are two options for entering Canada. Both options require payment of a fee:
- You can apply for a temporary resident permit. These permits are granted in some circumstances.
- A senior immigration officer or an adjudicator may grant entry by issuing a minister’s permit that is valid for up to thirty days. The permit is subject to any terms and conditions as the officer deems appropriate. The decision whether to grant a permit is left to the discretion of the immigration officer. You may be turned back at the border if the officer chooses not to grant you a permit.
There are certain important things to keep in mind if you think you may be inadmissible:
- If you are inadmissible, you are not permitted to enter Canada, even if you do not plan to drive in Canada.
- Inadmissibility is a status created by Canadian law. It is a crime to enter Canada without a permit if you are inadmissible. If you violate this law you can be arrested, imprisoned and/or deported.
Note: The author does not practice law in Canada. This article is advisory, only. If you have a question regarding Canadian law and inadmissibility you should contact an attorney who is licensed to practice law in Canada and/or the Canadian consulate in your area.
Supreme Court - The Supreme Court is the highest court in State of Main. Surerior Court - The Maine Superior Court is Maine's trial court of general jurisdiction and is the only level of court where jury trials are available. District Court - District Court hears both civil and criminal matters and always sits without a jury. Maine Bureau of Motor VehiclesMaine Arrest and Release
If someone you care about has been arrested, visit Maine Department of Corrections web site for detailed inmate and prison information.
Other Maine Resources
There are a variety of special problems that arise following a drunk driving, DUI, or DWI arrest. It may be necessary to use a bail bondsman to help a friend or loved one gain release from custody. Renting a car may be difficult (although we know of several companies that will do so), as is getting car insurance. There may be a requirement to attend special alcohol programs, or AA meetings.
For a free consultation of your drunk driving case, contact Maine OUI defense attorney Wayne R. Foote by calling 1.800.DUI.LAWS.