Criminal Defense & DUI
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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...
Do I have to call the police for a fender bender if nobody was injured?
In Mississippi, whether you have to call the police after a minor car accident can depend on the facts of the crash, what the law requires, and whether the collision can be handled safely at the scene. In general, even i...
How do I report harassment in Washington when the police say it is a civil issue?
In Washington, the fact that police say harassment is a “civil issue” does not necessarily mean you have no options. It usually means the officer believes the conduct may not fit the type of criminal offense police can i...
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...
What are my rights if I was injured as a passenger in my friend’s car?
If you were injured as a passenger in your friend’s car, you may have rights to seek compensation for your injuries under North Dakota law, depending on who caused the crash and what insurance coverage is available. In g...
How do I report someone for secretly recording confidential conversations?
In Washington, secretly recording a conversation can raise serious privacy and criminal-law concerns, but whether it is unlawful depends on the facts. The most important first step is to understand what kind of conversat...
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...
Is it legal for police to draw my blood without a warrant after a DUI arrest?
In Arizona, the legality of a warrantless blood draw after a DUI arrest usually depends on the facts, including how the blood was taken, whether you consented, and whether a recognized exception to the warrant requiremen...