June 2025
In this federal case charging illegal "straw purchases" of firearms, Attorney Boyd successfully represented our client at the sentencing hearing, where the court imposed a sentence of time-served, which was significantly less than the guideline sentencing range. Read On
July 2025
The opposing party was trying to get primary residence (i.e., custody) of the children in this divorce case. But after the trial, the court ruled in our favor, granting shared 50/50 custody of the children. Read On
November 2025
Attorney Wentworth was set for trial in a federal drug trafficking case, but the Sunday before jury selection, the prosecution chose to dismiss the case rather than take it to trial. Read On
October 2025
Our client was charged with domestic violence assault and criminal threatening. After careful review of the evidence, Attorney Wentworth conducted a handwriting comparison to prove the domestic violence charges against his client were false. He presented his findings to the prosecutor, who dismis... Read On
July 2025
After Attorney Wentworth successfully litigated a motion to suppress evidence in a drug case, the State of Maine appealed to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. The appeals court sided with Attorney Wentworth and upheld the trial court's finding that the police conduct was unlawful. Read On
December 2024
A mistrial was declared when the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict. It was later learned that the vote was 11-1 for not guilty with one hold out preventing a full acquittal. Read On
November 2024
Our client was indicted on two counts of Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs (Class A). However, Attorneys Daniel Wentworth and Conor Todd successfully litigated a motion to suppress the evidence, based on an illegal search of our client's backpack. After the court granted the motion and ordered that the evidence be suppressed, the prosecutor was forced to dismiss the case. Read On
January 2024
Our client was alleged to have punched her boyfriend in front of police during an argument. However, after further investigation, Dan Wentworth provided text messages to the prosecutor to show the controlling, abusive behavior of the alleged “victim.” The prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case after receiving proof that our client was in counseling. Read On
January 2024
Conor Todd won a jury trial, securing a verdict of not guilty to a charge of Operating Under the Influence (OUI), where his client was found behind the wheel of a car. His client avoided jail, a license suspension, fines, and a criminal conviction. Read On
November 2023
Our client was charged with Domestic Violence Assault, Obstructing Report of a Crime, and Criminal Restraint. After further investigation and a thorough review of the prosecution's evidence, Dan Wentworth demonstrated that our client was the victim, not the assailant. The prosecution dismissed the original, more serious charges in exchange for a guilty plea to Criminal Mischief. Read On
November 2023
Our client was charged with an OUI where a "drug recognition expert" believed the client to be under the influence of drugs. However, after further investigation into the client’s medical history, Dan Wentworth and Dylan Boyd were able to negotiate a "filing agreement" whereby the case would be dismissed after one year. Read On
November 2023
Conor Todd secured a pre-trial dismissal of a four-count indictment charging Gross Sexual Assault (Class A felony), Gross Sexual Assault (Class B felony), Gross Sexual Assault (Class C felony), and Unlawful Sexual Contact (Class D misdemeanor). As a result, his client avoided criminal conviction and the potential of years of prison time. Read On
November 2023
Our client was alleged to have been driving at an excessive speed with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.07, just under the legal limit (0.08). He was charged with Criminal Speed and Driving to Endanger. However, we negotiated the dismissal of the criminal charges in lieu of a civil speeding ticket with a $278 fine. Read On
October 2023
Our client was charged with Aggravated Trafficking of Scheduled Drugs and was facing a mandatory-minimum four years in prison if convicted. However, Dan Wentworth moved to exclude a key prosecution witness, and the Court granted the motion. The prosecution dismissed the case the next day. Read On
October 2023
Our client was charged with Domestic Violence Assault, alleged to have been committed against his grandson. However, after further investigation, Dan Wentworth identified problems in the prosecution's case and negotiated the dismissal of the case. Read On
October 2023
After we won a parental-rights-and-responsibilities trial, the other party appealed. However, we successfully defended the case, with the appeals court ruling in our favor. In addition, after filing the appropriate motions, the opposing party conceded to pay our attorney’s fees for the appeal. Read On
September 2023
Our client was charged with a felony for allegedly violating the sex offender registry. The client elected to have a trial before a judge rather than a jury (a "bench trial"). Dan Wentworth objected to key pieces of evidence the prosecution attempted to introduce. In the midst of the trial, the prosecutor dismissed the case. Read On
September 2023
Our client was alleged to have stabbed her boyfriend in the stomach and was charged with Aggravated Assault, a felony. However, Dan Wentworth was able to negotiate a “deferred disposition,” whereby the felony charge would be dismissed in lieu of a misdemeanor charge of Reckless Conduct, provided the client followed certain conditions for a period of time. Read On
August 2023
Our client was alleged to have assaulted her husband. However, Dan Wentworth presented further evidence to the prosecution that shed doubt on the husband’s original statement, and the case was dismissed. Read On
July 2023
The client's soon-to-be ex-wife reported him to the police, alleging domestic violence. She also filed a protection-from-abuse (PFA) case against him and filed for divorce. With our help, the PFA case was dismissed; the criminal case was dismissed, following successful "deferred disposition"; and we negotiated a fair and reasonable settlement in the divorce case. Read On
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