Criminal Defense & DUI
Browse published legal information questions related to Criminal Defense & DUI.
Do I have to tell my employer about a first-time DUI arrest in New York?
In New York, a first-time DUI arrest does not automatically mean you must tell your employer. In many jobs, there is no general law requiring you to disclose an arrest right away just because it happened. Whether disclos...
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...
Do I have to include my new spouse’s income in child support calculations?
In general, a new spouse’s income is not automatically included in child support calculations in Oregon. Child support is usually based on the parents’ incomes, not the income of a stepparent or new spouse. That said, fa...
Do I have to install an ignition interlock device after a first DUI in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, a first DUI does not automatically mean you will have to install an ignition interlock device in every situation. Whether an interlock is required often depends on the facts of the DUI, the offense level...
Do I have to call the police for a fender bender if nobody was injured?
In Mississippi, whether you have to call the police after a minor car accident can depend on the facts of the crash, what the law requires, and whether the collision can be handled safely at the scene. In general, even i...
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...
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...
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...
What are my rights if I am accused of slashing tires but there is no video evidence?
If you are accused of slashing tires in Minnesota and there is no video evidence, you still have important rights. In general, an accusation alone does not prove guilt. The government usually still has to gather and pres...
Do I have to answer questions about where I was last night after Miranda warnings?
In general, no. If police have given you Miranda warnings and you are in custody, you usually do not have to answer questions about where you were last night or other questions that may connect you to a crime. The warnin...
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...
Do I have to know the harasser personally to file under RCW 7.105?
In Washington, you generally do not have to know the other person personally to ask for protection under RCW 7.105. The key question is usually not whether you had a prior relationship, but whether the facts fit the lega...
What are my rights if the breath test machine was not calibrated correctly?
If a breath test machine was not calibrated correctly, that issue may matter in an Oklahoma DUI or DWI case because breath test results are often used as evidence of alcohol concentration. In general, a poorly maintained...
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....
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...