Criminal Defense & DUI
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How do I handle a DUI charge if I have a commercial driver’s license?
If you have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and are charged with DUI in Minnesota, the issue can affect more than a regular driver’s license case. In general, a DUI charge may create criminal, licensing, employment,...
Can I ask for an antiharassment order if a stranger keeps showing up outside my apartment building?
In Washington, a person who keeps appearing outside your apartment building may sometimes be the kind of conduct that supports an anti-harassment order. Whether that is true usually depends on the facts, including what t...
Can police use my silence against me after I asked for a lawyer?
In general, once a person clearly asks for a lawyer during a custodial police questioning, police must usually stop questioning until counsel is present or the person reinitiates the conversation. But what happens next c...
What happens if someone records a confidential conversation and posts a clip online?
In California, recording a confidential conversation and then posting a clip online can raise serious legal issues, but what happens depends heavily on the facts. The main questions usually are whether the conversation w...
Can I sue a business if I found a hidden camera in a restroom stall?
If you found a hidden camera in a restroom stall, there may be civil legal claims against the business, the person who installed the camera, or both, depending on the facts. In Virginia, as in many states, a restroom is...
Can police question me in an ambulance without Miranda warnings?
In general, police may ask questions in an ambulance without first giving Miranda warnings if you are not yet in custodial interrogation. Miranda warnings are usually required only when a person is both in custody and be...
How do I get a subpoena for records from a social media platform?
In general, getting records from a social media platform usually involves a subpoena, but the exact process depends on the type of records you want, the platform’s policies, and the court rules that apply in your New Mex...
Can I Press Charges for Fake Evidence and Reputation Damage in Georgia?
In Georgia, the answer usually depends on what happened, who made the fake evidence, and how it was used. In general, a private person does not personally “press charges.” Criminal charges are usually handled by law enfo...
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...
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...
What are my rights if I was intoxicated when I waived Miranda?
If you were intoxicated when you waived your Miranda rights, that does not automatically mean the waiver was invalid. In general, courts look at whether the waiver was knowing, voluntary, and intelligent under the total...
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...
What happens if a payday loan company pulls money from my bank account after I revoked authorization?
In general, if a payday loan company keeps taking money from your bank account after you revoked authorization, that may raise consumer law and banking issues. In Nevada, as in many states, the exact consequences can dep...
How do I fight a DUI if the officer did not observe me for 15 minutes before the breath test?
In Iowa, a missing 15-minute observation period before a breath test may matter, but it does not automatically dismiss a DUI charge. In general, the observation period is intended to help reduce the chance that a breath...
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...