Criminal Defense & DUI
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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...
What happens if I confessed during an interrogation but the recording starts after Miranda warnings?
If the recording starts after Miranda warnings, that does not automatically mean the recorded confession is invalid. In general, courts look at the entire context of the interrogation, not just whether the recording capt...
Is it legal for officers to question me after I said I do not want to talk?
In general, officers may still ask questions after you say you do not want to talk, but that does not always mean you must answer. Under U.S. constitutional law, the key issue is often whether you were in custody and whe...
How do I expunge a dismissed criminal charge from my Alabama record?
In Alabama, people often ask about “expunging” a dismissed criminal charge because they want the arrest or court record removed from public view. In general, expungement is a legal process that may allow certain Alabama...
Can I get forgiveness if I am a firefighter employed by the city?
In general, the answer depends on what kind of “forgiveness” you mean. A city firefighter in West Virginia might be asking about debt forgiveness, disciplinary forgiveness, job reinstatement, benefits relief, or some oth...
Do I have to pay towing and storage fees after my car was impounded for DUI in Rhode Island?
In general, yes, you may have to pay towing and storage fees to get a car released after it has been impounded in a DUI-related incident in Rhode Island. When a vehicle is towed and stored by a tow company or impound lot...
What happens if I refused a breath test after being pulled over for suspected DUI in Texas?
In Texas, refusing a breath test after a DUI or DWI stop can lead to serious consequences, but the exact result depends on the facts and on how the stop and request were handled. In general, a refusal may trigger a licen...
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...
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...
How do I challenge statements made after hours of questioning without food or sleep?
If a statement was made after hours of questioning while a person was deprived of food or sleep, it may be possible to challenge whether the statement was voluntary. In criminal cases, courts usually look at the total ci...
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...
What happens if I was questioned by federal agents and never heard the Miranda warning?
If federal agents questioned you and you never heard a Miranda warning, that does not automatically mean the government did something unlawful or that any statement is automatically thrown out. In general, Miranda warnin...
How do I handle police asking me to come to the station for a voluntary interview?
If police ask you to come to the station for a “voluntary interview,” the most important thing to understand is that voluntary does not always feel optional in practice, even though you may not be under arrest. In genera...
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...
What are my rights if detectives promised I could go home if I talked?
In Kansas, a detective’s promise that you could go home if you talked does not automatically make a statement invalid, but it can matter a lot. In general, courts look at whether your statement was made voluntarily and w...