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Maine Rule 609 requires all convictions to pass a "reverse Rule 403 " test, i.e. they can be admitted only if their probative value as to credibility outweighs any danger of unfair prejudice to a criminal defendant or any civil party.

The new Rule 702 aims to correct that practice in two ways. First, the new rule clarifies that the proponent of expert testimony has the burden of establishing all four criteria — parts (a) through (d) — by a preponderance of the evidence.

(B) a signature purporting to be an execution or attestation. (B) another public officer who has a seal and official duties within that same entity certifies under seal — or its equivalent — that the signer has the official capacity and that the signature is genuine.

(a qualified expert witness may give testimony in the form of opinion if (1) the testimony is based upon sufficient facts or data, (2) the testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods, and (3) the witness has applied the principles and methods reliably to the facts of the case; with respect to the first ...

Rule 11 - Pleas; Special Circumstances As to Acceptance of Certain Pleas; Notice to Noncitizens of Potential Adverse Immigration Consequences of a Plea (a) Pleas for any Crime. (1)In General. A defendant may plead not guilty, not criminally responsible by reason of insanity, guilty, or nolo contendere.

The court must decide every pretrial motion before trial unless it finds good cause to defer a ruling. The court must not defer ruling on a pretrial motion if the deferral will adversely affect a party's right to appeal.

Rule 11 - Signing of Pleadings, Motions, and Other Written Requests for Relief; Sanctions (a) Signature and Contact Information Required; Sanctions. (1)Attorney Information Form. Attorneys must file the "Attorney Information" form with the Administrative Office of the Courts and must keep that information current.

Rule 11 - Pleas; Special Circumstances As to Acceptance of Certain Pleas; Notice to Noncitizens of Potential Adverse Immigration Consequences of a Plea (a) Pleas for any Crime. (1)In General. A defendant may plead not guilty, not criminally responsible by reason of insanity, guilty, or nolo contendere.

(e) Motion for More Definite Statement. If a pleading to which a responsive pleading is permitted is so vague or ambiguous that a party cannot reasonably be required to frame a responsive pleading, the party may move for a more definite statement before interposing a responsive pleading.