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Maine may mandate timelines to speed up criminal trials

The potential changes come as Maine courts have struggled with a backlog of cases and a shortage of attorneys for low-income adults.

New Maine laws will let people hide past marijuana convictions

The proposals are part of an ongoing effort backed in recent years by both progressive Democrats and libertarian-minded Republicans.

Plan to Legalize Possession of Illicit Drugs Scrapped in Favor of Task Force Studying Decriminalization

Maine House advances bill to end 3 strikes law for thefts

Republicans warned that removing a possible felony charge for a 3rd conviction would embolden organized retail crime, while Democrats say the policy is outdated, and that most theft crimes don't warrant a felony conviction.

House advances bill to end 3 strikes law for thefts

Republicans warned that removing a possible felony charge for a 3rd conviction would embolden organized retail crime, while Democrats say the policy is outdated, and that most theft crimes don't warrant a felony conviction.