Criminal Defense & DUI
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Do I have to tell my car insurance company about a DUI?
In general, a DUI can affect your car insurance, but whether you must proactively tell your insurer depends on your policy, the insurer’s reporting requirements, and the facts of the incident. In Mississippi, many driver...
What happens if I got a DUI while driving a rental car in Michigan?
If you are charged with DUI while driving a rental car in Michigan, the case is usually treated much like any other DUI case, but there can be extra issues involving the rental company, the rental contract, and insurance...
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...
Can police question me without reading Miranda rights if I am only sitting in the patrol car?
In general, police do not have to read Miranda rights just because they ask you questions. Miranda warnings are usually required only when a person is both in custody and being interrogated. That means the key issue is n...
How do I get a DUI expunged from my record in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, whether a DUI can be removed from your record depends on what type of record you mean and what happened in the case. People often use the word “expunge” to describe clearing a criminal record, but the law ma...
Can I Get a Protective Order Against My Father for Ongoing Harassment?
In Minnesota, it may be possible to ask a court for a protective order against a parent, including a father, if the behavior fits the legal standards for harassment or another type of abuse. The basic question is 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...
What happens if police read Miranda rights in Spanish but I only understand English?
If police read Miranda warnings in a language you do not understand, the issue is usually whether you actually received and understood the warnings well enough to make a knowing, voluntary, and intelligent decision about...
Can police keep questioning me if I say maybe I should talk to an attorney?
In general, police may continue asking questions if your statement about a lawyer is not clear enough to count as a request for counsel. Saying “maybe I should talk to an attorney” can sometimes be treated as ambiguous,...
Is it legal for the dog owner to threaten me for reporting the bite?
In general, no one is allowed to threaten, harass, or intimidate you just because you reported a dog bite. If a dog owner is angry about a report to animal control, the police, a landlord, or another authority, that does...
Do I have to answer questions from detectives if they say I am not under arrest?
In general, no. In South Carolina, as in the rest of the United States, being told that you are not under arrest usually means the police have not formally taken you into custody. That does not automatically create a dut...
What happens if I caused a minor accident and then got arrested for DUI in Connecticut?
If you caused a minor accident and were then arrested for DUI in Connecticut, you may be facing more than one type of problem at the same time. In general, there can be a criminal DUI case, possible motor vehicle consequ...
How do I get my license back after a DUI suspension in Georgia?
In Georgia, getting your license back after a DUI suspension usually involves satisfying the terms of the suspension, paying required reinstatement fees, and completing any alcohol or drug education or treatment requirem...
What are my rights if I was hit while backing out of a parking space at the same time as another driver?
If you were hit while backing out of a parking space at the same time as another driver, your rights in Maryland usually depend on who had the better right of way, how the vehicles moved, and whether either driver was be...
What happens if a roommate secretly installed a camera in our shared bathroom?
If a roommate secretly installed a camera in a shared bathroom, that can raise serious legal and safety concerns in Texas. In general, a bathroom is one of the most private places in a home, and secretly recording people...