Criminal Defense & DUI
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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 explain why I am invoking my right to remain silent?
In general, no. If you are in Mississippi and you are being questioned by law enforcement, you usually do not have to explain why you are choosing to remain silent. The purpose of the right to remain silent is to let you...
What happens if I missed my DMV hearing deadline after a DUI arrest?
If you missed a DMV hearing deadline after a DUI arrest in Louisiana, the most common consequence is that you may lose the chance to challenge an immediate administrative action related to your driving privileges. In gen...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
Is it legal for someone to threaten to release private photos unless I talk to them?
In general, a threat to release private photos in order to pressure someone into talking, meeting, or complying may raise serious legal concerns. In Washington, the answer often depends on what exactly was said, what the...
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...
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...
Do I have to go to court for a misdemeanor DUI?
In general, a misdemeanor DUI in Oregon usually does involve the court system, but whether you personally have to appear in court can depend on the charge, the stage of the case, and the court’s rules. Many DUI cases sta...
What are my rights if I was arrested for DUI after taking prescribed anxiety medication?
If you were arrested for DUI after taking prescribed anxiety medication in Washington, you generally have the same basic criminal procedure rights as any other person accused of a crime. That usually includes the right t...