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Can you get a DUI for driving high in Maine?
I’m writing a short story that takes place in Maine and I need to know if my main character would get a DUI if they were caught driving while stoned. What would happen to her in that case?
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s very cool that you’re writing a short story! Your main character would get a DUI for driving high in
Maine
, although the charge is officially referred to as an OUI (Operating Under the Influence) rather than as a DUI (Driving Under the Influence).If your main character is convicted of OUI as a first-time offender, she may face charges including the following:
- A minimum fine of $500
- License suspension for a minimum of 150 days
- Potential jail time
If your main character has previous offenses on her record, the punishment will increase in severity for each additional charge.
While the charges you’re thinking of are hypothetical, your
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