Criminal Defense & DUI
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Can I be charged with DUI if I was parked with the engine running but not driving?
Yes, in California, a person may still be charged with DUI even if the vehicle was parked and not moving at the moment of police contact. The key issue is usually not just whether the car was in motion, but whether the p...
How do I report a possible Penal Code 632 violation to law enforcement?
In California, a possible Penal Code 632 violation is usually reported to local law enforcement, such as city police or the county sheriff’s department, depending on where the conduct happened. If the recording involves...
Can I sue in Alabama if someone used AI to make fake images of me online?
In Alabama, you may have possible civil claims if someone used AI to create and post fake images of you online, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. The legal issue is usually not just that the images were made w...
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 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...
Is it legal for police in Alabama to search my car during a traffic stop without consent?
In Alabama, police may sometimes search a car during a traffic stop without your consent, but not in every situation. In general, the U.S. Constitution limits searches and seizures, and police usually need either your co...
Do I have to answer questions after police read me my Miranda rights in New York?
In general, no. If police read you your Miranda rights, that does not mean you must answer their questions. A Miranda warning usually informs you that you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. You...
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....
Can I be charged under Minnesota Statutes Section 609.595 if I keyed someone’s car and the repair estimate is $900?
In Minnesota, keying someone’s car can potentially lead to criminal charges because damaging another person’s property may be prosecuted under the state’s criminal damage to property laws. Whether Minnesota Statutes Sect...
Is it legal for police to restart questioning the next day after I invoked my right to silence?
In general, police may sometimes try to question a person again after the person has invoked the right to remain silent, but there are important limits. The main issue is whether the earlier request was honored and wheth...
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...
Do I have to pay a parking ticket issued on private property?
In general, a parking ticket issued on private property is not the same as a government-issued traffic citation. A private parking notice is usually a demand for payment from the property owner, landlord, business, or a...
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...
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...
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...