Criminal Defense & DUI
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What happens if I violated probation after a DUI by missing a treatment class?
If you are on DUI probation in Delaware and miss a required treatment class, that may be treated as a probation violation. In general, probation conditions are court orders, so missing treatment can be viewed as not foll...
Is it legal for an officer to arrest me for DUI based only on field sobriety tests?
In Indiana, an officer may sometimes make a DUI-related arrest based largely on field sobriety test results, but the legality of the arrest usually depends on the totality of the circumstances, not just the tests alone....
Can I be charged under Minnesota Statutes Section 609.595 if I keyed someone’s car and the repair estimate is $900?
In Minnesota, keying someone’s car can potentially lead to criminal charges because damaging another person’s property may be prosecuted under the state’s criminal damage to property laws. Whether Minnesota Statutes Sect...
Is it legal for police to restart questioning the next day after I invoked my right to silence?
In general, police may sometimes try to question a person again after the person has invoked the right to remain silent, but there are important limits. The main issue is whether the earlier request was honored and wheth...
How do I ask the court to include my workplace in a harassment protection order?
In Washington, a person asking for a harassment protection order may usually ask the court to include places where they need protection, and that can sometimes include a workplace. The court will generally look at the fa...
Do I have to pay a parking ticket issued on private property?
In general, a parking ticket issued on private property is not the same as a government-issued traffic citation. A private parking notice is usually a demand for payment from the property owner, landlord, business, or a...
Can a broken apartment door lead to a felony under Minn. Stat. 609.595?
In Minnesota, a broken apartment door can sometimes be part of a felony property-damage charge, but not every broken door leads to a felony. Under Minn. Stat. 609.595, the legal issue usually turns on whether the damage...
What are my rights if police searched my car after a DUI stop in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, your rights after a car search during a DUI stop usually depend on why the stop happened, how the search started, and whether the officer had a lawful basis to search. In general, police may stop a vehicle...
How do I handle child support when one child lives with me and one lives with the other parent?
When each parent has one child living with them, people often call that a split-custody or divided-custody situation. In general, child support in Georgia may still be ordered even when parenting time is shared in this w...
Do I have to pay towing and storage fees after my car was impounded for DUI in Rhode Island?
In general, yes, you may have to pay towing and storage fees to get a car released after it has been impounded in a DUI-related incident in Rhode Island. When a vehicle is towed and stored by a tow company or impound lot...
What are my rights if I was arrested for DUI after using legal cannabis?
If you were arrested for DUI after using legal cannabis in Kansas, you still have important rights. In general, an arrest does not mean you are automatically guilty. Police and prosecutors usually still must prove that y...
Can I get forgiveness if I am a firefighter employed by the city?
In general, the answer depends on what kind of “forgiveness” you mean. A city firefighter in West Virginia might be asking about debt forgiveness, disciplinary forgiveness, job reinstatement, benefits relief, or some oth...
What happens if I refused a breath test after being pulled over for suspected DUI in Texas?
In Texas, refusing a breath test after a DUI or DWI stop can lead to serious consequences, but the exact result depends on the facts and on how the stop and request were handled. In general, a refusal may trigger a licen...
What happens if I waived Miranda once but later changed my mind?
In general, if you waive your Miranda rights and start talking to police, you may later try to stop the questioning and ask for a lawyer or choose to remain silent. Whether that later change of mind is effective usually...
Do I have to delete a recording if I later realize I did not get proper consent?
In Florida, the answer depends on what was recorded, how the recording was made, and what “proper consent” means in the specific situation. In general, Florida is a state where recording private communications can raise...