Criminal Defense & DUI
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How do I challenge a DUI if the officer’s body camera was not working?
If an officer’s body camera was not working, that may make a DUI case harder for the government to prove, but it does not automatically defeat the charge. In Vermont, as in many states, a missing recording is only one pa...
I Requested Defensive Driving but Got a Failure-to-Appear Letter — What Should I Do?
If you requested defensive driving in Texas and then received a failure-to-appear letter, that usually means the court or agency believes something in the process was not completed, not received, or not accepted. In gene...
Do I have to speak out loud to invoke Miranda, or can I just stop answering?
In general, you do not have to use any special words to stop answering police questions. If you are being questioned in a situation where Miranda rights apply, remaining silent can often be enough to show that you do not...
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...
Can I be charged with DUI for prescription pain medication if I took it as directed?
In Wyoming, it is possible to be charged with DUI even if a drug was legally prescribed and taken as directed. The key issue is usually not whether you had a prescription, but whether the medication affected your ability...
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...
What are my rights if my ex moved our child out of Alabama without telling me?
If your child was moved out of Alabama without telling you, your rights usually depend on the current custody order, whether any court case is already pending, and whether the move was authorized by law or by a judge. In...
Do I have to pay child support while my child is living in juvenile detention?
In general, child support does not automatically stop just because a child is in juvenile detention. In South Carolina, the child support order usually remains in place until a court changes it, suspends it, or otherwise...
Can I Sue for Wrongful Detention After Being Held Without Arrest?
In Utah, a person who is held without being formally arrested may sometimes have a civil claim depending on what happened, who did it, and whether the detention was legally justified. In general, the key issue is not onl...
How do I prove someone intentionally recorded me without permission under Penal Code 632?
In California, Penal Code 632 is part of the state’s wiretapping and privacy rules. In general, it addresses the intentional recording or eavesdropping on a confidential communication without the consent of all parties....
What happens if I was arrested for DUI in another state while on vacation?
If you were arrested for DUI in another state while on vacation, there can be consequences both in the state where the arrest happened and back home in New Hampshire. In general, the other state handles the criminal case...
How do I handle a second DUI charge from five years after my first one?
If you are facing a second DUI charge in New Mexico five years after a first DUI, the first step is to understand that a prior DUI can still matter even after several years. In general, DUI cases are handled based on the...
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....
How do I prove a hidden camera captured private footage of me?
In North Carolina, proving that a hidden camera captured private footage of you usually depends on the available evidence, the location of the camera, and what the recording actually shows. In general, people often try t...
What are my rights if police say the damage is over $1,000 but the shop estimate is only $650?
In Minnesota, the difference between a police statement that damage is over $1,000 and a shop estimate of $650 may matter a lot, but it does not automatically decide the legal issue. In general, police reports, witness s...