Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  The Law Office of Matthew D. Bowe is an established law office that provides aggressive legal representation for criminal defense and OUI cases. Attorney Bowe is committed to defending your rights and freedom, and will work with you to develop an effective path towards success. He’ll strive to ensure your voice can be heard in the legal system.
• DUI/DWI
  Maine’s state legislature has chosen the term “OUI†(Operating Under the Influence) to describe the crime of operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol or other drugs to a level that leaves the driver unable of operating a motor vehicle safely. You may have heard other states use different terms to identify this crime, such as DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) or DUI (Driving Under the Influence).
• Sex Crimes
  After interning at the York County (Maine) DA’s office while in law school, Mr. Bowe began his own solo practice in 2006. From 2006-10, Mr. Bowe took state and federal criminal appointments and child protection appointments in Maine. He’s represented criminal defendants throughout Maine in jury trials, and clients that have been found not guilty by Maine juries in sex offense, domestic violence and driving cases.
• Theft
• Drug Crimes
  In preparing your defense against a drug charge, Attorney Bowe will make sure the government hasn’t infringed upon your right to privacy and right to remain silent upon arrest. He’ll press the District Attorney to consider lesser punishments through drug rehab and/or drug court and will construct and deliver a powerful defense aimed at helping you avoid conviction and jail time. Attorney Bowe has successfully defended clients in a number of cases involving possession and/or trafficking of illegal substances such as marijuana, cocaine, oxycontin and heroin.
• Assault
  Attorney Bowe is extremely well-versed in defenses for assault and battery charges, which include: duress, self-defense, competing harms, public duty, involuntary conduct, and/or defense of premises. He takes the time to gain a comprehensive understanding of your case, bring to light any mitigating factors, apply a sharp, thought-out defense, and fight to secure the best outcome possible.
• Shoplifting
  From shoplifting to complicated civil disputes among neighbors and business owners and employees, Attorney Bowe has handled a variety of theft cases. For each case, he’ll work hard to consider the level of dispute between parties and, whenever possible, will strongly advocate with the District Attorney for out of court settlements. When a pre-trial settlement is not an option, Attorney Bowe will defend you in court and help minimize your punishment.
• Forgery
  If your case involves fraud, whether it be forgery, falsification of checks, or negotiating a worthless instrument, Attorney Bowe can help. Fraud cases can be resolved outside of court when both parties are willing. Attorney Bowe will work diligently to learn the details of your case, present you in a positive light and whenever possible, negotiate for an out-of-court settlement. If that’s not possible, he’ll defend you in court and reduce the severity of your punishment.