The experienced criminal defense attorneys at Nichols & Tucker represent citizens accused of engaging in all types of criminal activity. We handle cases in all state and Federal courts throughout the state of Maine. Initial consultations and legal advice are provided free of charge. The majority of our criminal cases are successfully resolved without the need of a jury trial, but see below for samples of some court cases that did:
| Charge: | Maximum Sentence: | Issues: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case 1: | Involuntary Manslaughter | 180 Years in Prison | Concurrent Causation |
| Case 2: | Robbery and Theft | 21 Years in Prison | Forensic Evidence |
| Case 3: | Attempted Murder Aggravated Assault (3 Counts) Tampering with a Victim | 71 Years in Prison | Lack of Credibility of Police And Lay Witnesses; Self Defense |
| Case 4: | Robbery | 40 Years in Prison | Lack of Credibility of Police And Lay Witnesses |
| Case 5: | Robbery and Assault | 41 Years in Prison | No Intent |
| Case 6: | Arson (3 Counts) | 120 Years in Prison | Time Lines to Prove Not Guilty |
| Case 7: | Aggravated Assault | 10 Years in Prison | Self Defense |
| Case 8: | Trafficking in Drugs | 5 Years in Prison | Personal Use |
| Case 9: | Assault | 364 Days in Jail | Self Defense |
| Case 10: | Theft | 5 Years in Prison | No Intent |