A motorist played loud music and used his horn against state law. Was that enough to enter his home without a warrant? SCOTUS will decide.

Statement from Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers released.

Reforms taking shape for Maine's criminal justice system.

A public defender organization could start in three Maine counties, replacing private attorneys, if a new proposal is adopted.

A bill would limit access to records of juveniles accused of crimes and allow records to be 'sealed' from public view.

A law that cops take blood tests of drivers in fatal crashes is unconstitutional. A 1984 Supreme Court case is also used for the first time.

Maine's Chief Justice says judges should be on a par with other states, and funding should increase to improve court security.

Expungement of criminal records could be closer, and employers may be delayed in finding out if job applicants have a criminal record.

First of several posts this week examining some of the laws currently being considered in Augusta but are under-reported. This one - prison.