Criminal Defense & DUI
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What happens if someone edits a recorded conversation to make me look bad?
In California, an edited recording can create legal problems, but what happens depends heavily on the facts. A recording that has been cut, rearranged, or selectively presented may be challenged if the editing makes it m...
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...
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 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...
Can a store use hidden cameras in dressing rooms to prevent shoplifting?
In Ohio, a store generally should not place hidden cameras in a dressing room or other area where a customer has a strong expectation of privacy. Dressing rooms are usually treated as private spaces, and secretly recordi...
What are my rights if the other driver left the scene but I got their license plate number?
If the other driver left the scene after a crash and you got the license plate number, that information may be very important. In general, a license plate can help law enforcement, insurers, and sometimes civil claims id...
Can I fight a DUI if the breathalyzer showed 0.08 exactly?
In Ohio, a breath test showing 0.08 exactly can still be challenged. A breath result at or near the legal limit does not automatically end the inquiry, and the state still generally has to prove the DUI charge under the...
Can I get a DUI on a scooter or e-bike after drinking?
In Utah, it is possible that alcohol-related charges could apply to someone riding a scooter or e-bike, but the answer depends heavily on the type of device, how it is classified, and the specific facts. In general, DUI...
How do I report a hidden camera found in a tanning salon room?
If you find what appears to be a hidden camera in a tanning salon room, the safest general approach is to treat it as a possible privacy and criminal issue and report it promptly. In Minnesota, as in many states, the exa...
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...
Can Someone Go to Jail for Blackmailing a Minor With Nude Photos?
Yes, in Illinois, blackmailing a minor with nude photos can potentially lead to jail or prison, depending on what happened and what charges the government files. In general, threatening to expose, share, or use intimate...
Is it legal for someone to threaten to damage my car if I keep parking near their house?
In general, a person in Washington is not automatically allowed to threaten to damage your car just because they do not like where you park. A threat to damage property may be unlawful depending on what was said, how it...
Can I Get My Actual License Back on Suspension End Date if 24D Classes Aren’t Done?
In Massachusetts, the answer is often no, or at least not automatically. If your license was suspended and you still have unfinished 24D classes or another required alcohol education program, the Registry of Motor Vehicl...
Do I have to clearly say I want to remain silent for questioning to stop?
In general, yes: if you want police questioning to stop, you usually need to clearly and unambiguously say that you want to remain silent. Simply staying quiet, looking away, or refusing to answer some questions may not...
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...