Criminal Defense & DUI
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Is it legal for police to keep my driver’s license after a DUI arrest?
In Kentucky, police may sometimes take and keep a driver’s license after a DUI arrest, but the answer depends on what happened during the stop, the arrest, and any paperwork the officer issues. In general, officers can s...
Can I travel internationally with a DUI on my record?
In general, a DUI on your record does not automatically stop you from traveling internationally. Many people with a DUI are still able to leave the United States and enter other countries, but the exact result depends on...
Do I have to delete a recording if I later realize I did not get proper consent?
In Florida, the answer depends on what was recorded, how the recording was made, and what “proper consent” means in the specific situation. In general, Florida is a state where recording private communications can raise...
Do I have to speak out loud to invoke Miranda, or can I just stop answering?
In general, you do not have to use any special words to stop answering police questions. If you are being questioned in a situation where Miranda rights apply, remaining silent can often be enough to show that you do not...
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 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...
How Do I Reopen an Abuse Case Previously Closed for Lack of Evidence?
In Kansas, a closed abuse case is sometimes reviewed again if new information comes to light, but reopening is usually not automatic. Whether a case can be reopened often depends on why it was closed, what type of case i...
What happens if I received a recording that someone else made illegally under Penal Code 632?
In California, receiving a recording that someone else may have made illegally can create legal risk, but the exact consequences usually depend on what you knew, how you got the recording, and how you used it. Penal Code...
Missouri Rear-End Car Accident With No Brake Lights: Am I At Fault and Do I Need a Lawyer?
In Missouri, a rear-end crash is often treated as a question of negligence, but fault is not always automatic. If the vehicle in front had no brake lights, that fact may matter a lot because it can affect whether the dri...
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 are my rights if a hidden camera recorded me changing clothes at a gym?
If a hidden camera recorded you changing clothes at a gym in Illinois, you may have serious privacy concerns and possibly several legal options, depending on the facts. In general, recording someone in a changing area is...
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...
How do I get a DUI expunged from my record in Nebraska?
In Nebraska, whether a DUI can be removed from your record depends on what type of record you mean and what happened in the case. People often use the word “expunge” to describe clearing a criminal record, but the law ma...
What happens if police read Miranda rights in Spanish but I only understand English?
If police read Miranda warnings in a language you do not understand, the issue is usually whether you actually received and understood the warnings well enough to make a knowing, voluntary, and intelligent decision about...
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...