Criminal Defense & DUI
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Is it a felony if someone damages a public safety vehicle in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, damaging a public safety vehicle can sometimes be charged as a felony, but it depends on the facts and the specific law involved. A public safety vehicle may include police vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances...
Can I Reinstate My License Before Finishing DUI Classes?
In Massachusetts, the answer is usually: it depends on what the Registry of Motor Vehicles and any court-ordered or program-related requirements say in your situation. For many drivers, DUI education or treatment is part...
What are my rights if someone keeps leaving notes on my windshield saying they are watching me?
If someone keeps leaving notes on your windshield saying they are watching you, that can be frightening and may be legally significant. In general, you may have rights related to unwanted contact, harassment, stalking, t...
What are my rights if I was pulled over for weaving but the dashcam shows I stayed in my lane?
In Maryland, a traffic stop based on alleged weaving may raise questions about whether the officer had a lawful reason to stop the vehicle. If your dashcam appears to show that you stayed in your lane, that information m...
What happens if I was charged with DUI but my blood test came back under the legal limit in Colorado?
In Colorado, a blood test result under the legal limit does not automatically mean a DUI case goes away. Prosecutors may still try to prove that alcohol, drugs, or a combination of substances impaired your driving, even...
What are my rights if I was questioned at home and not read Miranda warnings?
If you were questioned at home and not read Miranda warnings, that does not automatically mean the police did something unlawful, and it does not automatically get the questioning thrown out. In general, Miranda warnings...
Is it legal for someone to contact my family members after I told them not to contact me?
In general, it may be legal for someone to contact your family members even after you told that person not to contact you, but that depends on the facts and the reason for the contact. In Washington, as in many states, a...
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...
What are my rights if I was charged with DUI even though I passed the breath test?
If you were charged with DUI in Idaho even though you passed a breath test, that does not automatically mean the charge has no basis. In general, a breath test is only one piece of evidence. Law enforcement and prosecuto...
Is it legal for police to question me at school without reading Miranda rights?
In general, police may be allowed to question a person at school without first reading Miranda rights, depending on the facts. Miranda warnings are usually required only when someone is both in police custody and being i...
How do I handle harassment from a former dating partner if there was no domestic relationship?
If a former dating partner is harassing you, the fact that there was no domestic relationship does not necessarily mean you have no legal options. In Washington, the available options often depend on what the person is d...
What are my rights if the harassment started after a small claims dispute with a contractor?
If harassment started after a small claims dispute with a contractor in Washington, you may have several legal protections depending on what the other person is doing and how serious the conduct is. In general, people ha...
How do I challenge a DUI arrest if the officer never read me my rights?
In North Carolina, the fact that an officer did not read you your rights does not automatically make a DUI arrest invalid. In general, people mean the Miranda warning when they ask about being read their rights, and Mira...
Is it legal for my insurance to cancel my policy after a DUI conviction?
In general, yes, an insurance company may be allowed to cancel or choose not to renew a policy after a DUI conviction, depending on the policy language, state insurance rules, the timing, and the reason the insurer gives...
What happens if I got a DUI with a child in the car in Wisconsin?
If you are charged with DUI in Wisconsin and a child was in the car, the situation may be treated more seriously than an ordinary first-time OWI case. In general, the presence of a child can increase the risk of addition...