Criminal Defense & DUI
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What are my rights if I asked for a lawyer but detectives kept questioning me?
In Illinois, if you are in police custody and you clearly ask for a lawyer, detectives generally must stop asking you questions until a lawyer is present. This rule is based on the idea that a person should be able to en...
Can I be charged if I broke my own property while it was in someone else’s apartment?
In Minnesota, you generally cannot be charged just for breaking your own property. But the fact that the item belonged to you does not always end the legal question. If the property was in someone else’s apartment, polic...
Is it legal for my spouse to hide a camera in our bedroom during a divorce?
In Nevada, hiding a camera in a bedroom during a divorce may raise serious privacy and recording issues, but the answer usually depends on exactly what was recorded, where the camera was placed, whether audio was capture...
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...
What are my rights if my ex recorded our private conversation and sent it to my new partner?
In Washington, your rights may depend on how the conversation was recorded, what kind of conversation it was, and whether you had a reasonable expectation of privacy. In general, Washington is a two-party consent state f...
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...
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 pay child support if my parental rights were terminated?
In general, termination of parental rights can change a parent’s future child support obligation, but it does not always erase every support-related duty automatically. In Montana, the effect usually depends on how and w...
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...
What happens if I was hit by a driver with a suspended license?
If you were hit by a driver with a suspended license in Colorado, the fact that the other driver was not legally allowed to drive may matter, but it does not automatically decide who is financially responsible for the cr...
How do I get a statement suppressed because Miranda warnings were not given?
In general, a statement may be suppressed if it was obtained during a custodial interrogation and the police did not give Miranda warnings before asking questions. In Massachusetts, as in other states, the key issues are...
Is it legal for police to arrest me without saying Miranda warnings first?
Yes, in general, police can arrest you without first reading Miranda warnings. Miranda warnings are not usually required before an arrest itself. They are generally required only before a person is subjected to custodial...
Can I face criminal charges for secretly recording a conversation to protect myself?
Yes, in California, secretly recording a conversation can sometimes lead to criminal exposure, even if a person says they were trying to protect themselves. The basic issue is that California is generally considered a tw...
Do I have to take alcohol classes after a DUI conviction in Alabama?
In Alabama, you may have to complete alcohol education or treatment after a DUI conviction, but it is not automatic in every case. Whether a court orders classes often depends on the facts of the case, the offense level,...
What happens if I am charged with DUI in Alabama after refusing the breath test?
If you are charged with DUI in Alabama after refusing a breath test, two separate issues may be involved: the DUI charge itself and the consequences of refusing chemical testing. In general, a refusal does not prevent a...