Richard Cleary
I am an attorney practicing law in Houlton, Maine. The majority of my cases are in the corporate, civil, real estate and family law matters. I am a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee and the Representative for District 8, in the 123rd Maine Legislature. As a member of the 123rd I also serve on the Business Research & Economic Development Committee (BRED). Recently I was named to the Labor and Business Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures. I was re-elected to the Maine Legislature in 2008 and serve on the BRED committee and the Judiciary Committee.
I have had some serious and high profile cases such as gross sexual assaults (rape),kidnapping, attempted murder, gang leader trials, drug cases and felony embezzlement. I have also had some minor ones, such as fishing too close to a dam and driving to endanger. I've won some and I've lost some.
Here in Houlton we have a Higher Education Center where classes from Northern Maine Community College and the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) are offered. I have taught Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Criminal Justice 101 as an adjunct faculty member.
Besides law, I enjoy cycling. I have ridden in the MS-150 for several years. It is a charity event to find a cure for MS. To prepare I cycle between 100-150 miles per week and eat like a pig (mostly pasta). I also enjoy basketball, running and, of course, writing. I have had legal articles published as well as some fiction and historical articles.
Richard Cleary
Latest Articles
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The Sting of Entrapment
The defense of entrapment is often utilized when law enforcement encourages the committing of crimes that otherwise would not have been committed.
Feb 9, 2010
- Richard Cleary
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Romantic Valentine's Day in Six Words
Count the words in the titles. Start thinking succinctly, and then writing in six words is easy. It is also a good way to show a sweet and creative side. Here's how.
Jan 24, 2010
- Richard Cleary
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Ted Olson Conservative Champion of Gay Marriage
Conservatives are dismayed and liberals distrustful of Ted Olson's legal fight for gay marriage. Is he disloyal to the conservatives or a wolf in sheep's clothing?
Jan 10, 2010
- Richard Cleary
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Bicycling in Acadia National Park
Unique characteristics of downeast Maine make Acadia National Park a great cycling getaway
Aug 2, 2007
- Richard Cleary
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Meth Labs and Kids
A look at the devastating impact of meth labs where children live
Jul 30, 2007
- Richard Cleary
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The Bong Hits 4 Jesus Case
The Bong Hits for Jesus case results in further restrictions on free speech for students
Jul 21, 2007
- Richard Cleary
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The Korean War - opening stage
A summary of the opening salvos of the Korean War from invasion to the Pusan Perimeter defense
Jul 21, 2007
- Richard Cleary
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How to Bike 100 Miles in One Day
Bicycling 100 miles in just 24 hours is do-able. You just need to know how. This article provides an overview for dedicated cyclists looking to push themselves further.
Jun 3, 2007
- Richard Cleary
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June 4, 1944 the other Epic Day
Recounts the events leading up to the fall of Rome to the Allies in WWII
Jun 2, 2007
- Richard Cleary
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Tax Reform
Solutions offered to the problem of high state taxes as discussed in a prior article
Mar 17, 2007
- Richard Cleary
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