The jury must agree unanimously in a criminal case that the Defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt or not guilty. The judge will then read the jury some jury instructions about the law they must consider in the case. Joseph Cyr March 15, 2021. A group of Portland voters submitted to the city a citizens initiative calling for public funding of candidates for city offices. [CDATA[ To get one, go to the subscriptions page. Britteny N. Finley, 32, was charged with multiple offenses following the Oct. 12 incident in which she reportedly refused to stop for police, leading to a seven and a half . Justin C. Porter, 36, of Clinton, theft by unauthorized taking and violation of condition of release, between July 12 and July 14, in Waterville. Britteny N. Finley, 32, was charged with multiple offenses following the Oct. 12 incident in which she reportedly refused to stop for police, leading to a seven and a half mile chase that ended when her vehicle went off the road. The return of an indictment is a method of informing a defendant of alleged violations of federal law, which must be proven in a court of law . Carney was processed and released on bail. Dawn Lucier, 47, Rockland, hindering apprehension or prosecution in September 2021 in Rockland. The defense attorney may cross-examine some witnesses where they think appropriate and may challenge certain evidence as inadmissible under the Maine Rules of Evidence which control at any criminal trial. Eben J. Kenney, 35, Rockland, theft, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, conspiracy to commit robbery, violation of a condition of release in September 2021 in Rockland. Public Releases Later, Jean Voelker filed a petition for formal probate and a purported will dated November 2016 that was a copy of an original and did not have witness signatures. In an unrelated case, Christopher D. Curry, 39, of Vassalboro, was indicted on three counts of gross sexual assault, three counts of unlawful sexual contact, two counts of visual sexual aggression against a child, and two counts of sexual misconduct with a child, all involving the same child, who was younger than 12 years old at the time of the alleged incidents. Clifton R. Wallace, 44, Cushing, five counts of theft by unauthorized taking, and one count each of burglary of a motor vehicle, operating after revocation, forgery, receiving stolen property, and improper plates. Stockton Police Dept. At the initial appearance, you will be informed of the charges. Learn more. Gregory D. Moors, 37, of Perham aggravated assault, domestic violence assault, domestic violence criminal threatening, criminal mischief. Any questions, please email juryinfoOxford@courts.maine.gov or call 743-8936. v. Medora Zani et al. Daniel P. Babcock, 55, of Augusta, domestic violence assault and refusing to submit to arrest, Aug. 30, in Augusta; and violation of condition of release, between Sept. 1 and Oct. 25, in Augusta. The judge sitting in the dispositional conference is not the judge who will be hearing the actual trial of your case. Home CR Panel #4-State vs. Samsone DO NOT NEED TO REPORT on Tuesday, February 28th The case has been resolved Jurors include 15, 16, 22, 25, 40, 70, 79, 83, 101, 108, 151, 162, 170, 182, 187. AUGUSTA A city man who allegedly assaulted another man with a pistol was indicted on charges of aggravated assault and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon. See Active Alerts and COVID-19 Response, Home Courts Supreme Judicial Court Supreme Judicial Court Calendar. Any questions, please email juryinfopiscataquis@courts.maine.gov or call 564-8419. She was later apprehended following a second high-speed chase with police in the Presque Isle area. If you elect a bench trial, the judge will set a date for the trial, and each side will appear and present their case, and then the judge will decide whether there is proof beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed the crime as charged. In case there are any changes due to inclement weather, please check your local news channels as well as the Maine Judicial Branch Website for delays or cancellations. demonstrating a credible threat of harm from low level RF radiation, especially to the environment and to people sensitive or vulnerable to the radiation. If you plead not guilty at the arraignment, the next hearing in your criminal matter will be a dispositional conference. Jurors can also call the juror hotline indicated on their summons. Category: BlogPosted by Maria Koudmani | October 20, 2015. Troopers are currently actively investigating five drug overdose deaths that have ocurred since the beginning of November. Once you have been indicted, you will then be prosecuted. The woman told police that she used to live with Simpson in New Jersey but she moved to Maine with her daughter to get away from him because he was abusive mentally and physically. CARIBOU, Maine A Fort Kent woman who led police on a high-speed chase through the Madawaska Lake area, reaching speeds of 105 miles per hour, was among 15 people indicted by the Aroostook County Grand Jury in December. On December 1, 2021 Carney was taken into custody by members of Troop F without incident. (File photo | The Star-Herald). Typical motions that you will encounter in a criminal case are motions to suppress, which attack certain evidence that is argued as illegally obtained, or motions in limine that challenge evidentiary items before trial. Troy C. Blier, 32, of Caribou, theft (2 counts). Among those indicted was Kayla Blake, 33, who faces one count of terrorizing following the bomb threats in . Two area men have been indicted on felony assault charges in separate incidents in Waterville, with allegations that one sexually assaulted a child younger than 12-years-old multiple times while the other assaulted a woman and her 4-year-old daughter. Terrence JVon Wallace, 26, Maine State Prison, felony assault in May 2021 in Warren. Grand jury service takes place over a period of six months, during which time you will be called to appear at court once a month, usually for a two-day period. Colter B. **10:00 AM**** 18, 32, 135, 175, 204, 228, 254, 297. Geoffrey E. Barrett, 35, North Haven, aggravated assault, two counts of assault, criminal mischief in April in North Haven. If the grand jury finds that the charges should be brought, the State will then file a criminal complaint. State of Maine v Doug Nile has settled and jurors for Panel 6 do NOT need to appear. You may be summonsed to serve as a trial juror or grand juror. (WAGM) Alexander eventually surrendered peacefully at around 9:30 p.m. after extensive negotiations with police. Oakes appeals, arguing that the Superior Court erred in (1) characterizing the suit as a quiet title action subject to the statute of limitations because the parties agree that the State holds title and the action was instead for a declaratory judgment challenging the Towns ability to tax the property and (2) determining that Oakes may pursue a tax abatement because a void tax cannot be abated. 1 min read. A 42-year-old Bowdoinham man who created a nine-hour standoff with police in Presque Isle in September, was among 65 indictments handed up for judge review for the month of October by the Aroostook County Grand Jury. September 20, 2021 . Still, you will not be permitted to plead guilty until either you have been indicted and prosecuted or you have voluntarily waived the grand jury indictment. Drew Paulsen, 22, Rockland, violation of a condition of release, violation of a protective order. The visual sexual aggression against a child charges allege that Curry exposed his genitals to the child, or caused the child to expose her genitals to him, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying sexual desire. Each case is different, however, and sometimes defendant testimony is important. Chris Patrick Stevens, 48, Maine State Prison, forgery, misuse of identification, impersonating a public servant in October 2020 in Warren. James R. King, 51, of Caribou, receiving stolen property, possession of a firearm by a felon, unlawful possession of drugs, criminal forfeiture. Joshua L. Brown, 37, of Gardiner, robbery, Nov. 10, 2021, in Gardiner. Brain D. Vrieze, 28, of Hodgdon, aggravated criminal misconduct, trafficking of alcohol in an adult correctional facility. Robert A. Potter, 36, of Augusta, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (fentanyl powder), unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (fentanyl powder), and operating after suspension, Aug. 1, 2021, in Augusta. Shawn M. Hall, 43, South Thomaston, two counts of unlawful possession of drugs in October 2021 in South Thomaston. 1993). Waterville child assault cases among latest indictments from grand jury, Man identified as suspect in Massachusetts shooting taken into custody in Embden, Industry man pleads guilty to assault against adult woman, Crisis building at Kennebec County wastewater treatment plants, Girls basketball: Longtime Gardiner coach Mike Gray retires, Over a century since launching its famed boots, L.L.Bean sued over a waterproof claim, Body of Clinton man found in SUV discovered upside down in water. Kevin W. Whitehill, 38, Cushing, possession of drugs (cocaine) in July 2021 in Rockland, operating after suspension. Aroostook County voters skewed largely Republican in statewide races on Election Day. Shawn M. Gagnon, 25, of Caribou, assault (2 counts), criminal mischief. Patrick David Hanson, 31, of Waterville, two counts of aggravated trafficking in scheduled drug (fentanyl powder), domestic violence terrorizing and criminal forfeiture of $2,483, Oct. 15, in Waterville. Megan M. Wade, 21, of Norridgewock, theft by unauthorized taking and violation of condition of release, Dec. 16, 2021, in Augusta. A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments last week. (different date). Scott M. Struck, 37, of Readfield, eluding an officer, failure to stop for an officer and criminal speed, Aug. 12, in Manchester. Aaron M. Finnemore, 27, of Bridgewater, domestic violence assault, domestic violence criminal threatening, domestic violence reckless conduct. Attorneys are limited in the number of strikes they may use. Carver, 49, of Randolph, criminal operating under the influence, operating after suspension and violation of condition of release, Sept. 3, 2021, in Randolph. They will then be asked questions that the judge and attorneys work out in the case. This was the final panel of the 2023 February Traverse Jury and all jurors who appeared on February 9th and beyond have completed their juror obligations for 5 years. Oral Arguments: Wednesday, March 8, 2023 At the Cumberland County Courthouse, Portland Audio Stream Oral Arguments: Thursday, March 9, 2023 At the Cumberland County Courthouse, Portland Audio Stream Future Dates See Active Alerts and COVID-19 Response, Home Information for Jurors Grand Jury. Kiara E. Lewis, 29, of Augusta, robbery, Oct. 25, 2021, in Augusta. Justices of the Supreme Court will then review the application and decide whether to deny the request or grant the request. A peremptory strike is essentially a veto of a particular juror without having to explain why. Waterville and Vassalboro men were indicted in separate cases of alleged child assaults as part of indictments from a Kennebec County grand jury. ATTENTION: All Grand Jurors need to appear at the Oxford County Superior Court on Thursday, February 16th and Friday, February 17th, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m. Because people often get nervous on the stand, many defense attorneys strongly discourage their clients from testifying in a criminal trial. The woman reported to police every time she tried to get up, he would assault her. The Maine Coalition to Stop Smart Meters appeals, arguing that the Commission erred by (1) relying on determinations by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that the levels of radiofrequency (RF) radiation that the solid-state meters emit (even though they do not transmit data) are safe and failing to give deference to a decision of a federal appeals court that held that the FCC must consider recent evidence that exposure to even low levels of RF radiation may cause negative health effects; and (2) disregarding the evidence before it that there is, in fact, a growing body of substantial evidence . Shane L. Kurtyka, 42, of Van Buren, domestic violence terrorizing. March/April Traverse Jurors are to report for orientation on Friday, March 3rd at the time listed on your summons. PROHIBITION OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES:Please be advised that pursuant to Administrative Order JB-20-01, use of electronic devices during trial or while in deliberations are prohibited and all devices will need to be temporarily surrendered. If the Court determines that you make too much money to get a court-appointed attorney, you will need to either represent yourself (almost never advisable) or retain an attorney. Chyanne M. Bizier, 23, of Old Town, aggravated trafficking in scheduled drug (fentanyl powder), and unlawful possession of scheduled drug (cocaine base), Aug. 13, in Waterville. You should discuss this decision with your attorney very carefully. Thank you. Kayla L. Hanson, 21, of Presque Isle, unlawful possession of scheduled drugs (2 counts) and violation of conditions of release. 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