Criminal Defense & DUI
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Can I Reinstate My License Before Finishing DUI Classes?
In Massachusetts, the answer is usually: it depends on what the Registry of Motor Vehicles and any court-ordered or program-related requirements say in your situation. For many drivers, DUI education or treatment is part...
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...
Do I have to tell my employer about a first-time DUI arrest in New York?
In New York, a first-time DUI arrest does not automatically mean you must tell your employer. In many jobs, there is no general law requiring you to disclose an arrest right away just because it happened. Whether disclos...
Can a Security Guard Legally Detain Me After I Showed Proof of Purchase?
In Utah, a security guard may sometimes stop or hold someone briefly, but only within the limits of the law and the guard’s authority. Showing proof of purchase may resolve the immediate concern, but it does not automati...
What are my rights if the harassment started after a small claims dispute with a contractor?
If harassment started after a small claims dispute with a contractor in Washington, you may have several legal protections depending on what the other person is doing and how serious the conduct is. In general, people ha...
How do I handle a crash caused by a driver who swerved to avoid an animal?
In Iowa, a crash caused by a driver who swerved to avoid an animal is usually handled as a negligence and insurance question, but the answer depends heavily on the facts. In general, the key issue is whether the driver a...
How do I know whether Miranda applies to roadside DUI questions?
In general, Miranda warnings are required before police ask questions only when a person is in custody and being interrogated. For roadside DUI stops, that means the key question is usually not simply whether an officer...
What are my rights if I was charged with DUI even though I passed the breath test?
If you were charged with DUI in Idaho even though you passed a breath test, that does not automatically mean the charge has no basis. In general, a breath test is only one piece of evidence. Law enforcement and prosecuto...
How do I get an Alabama protection from abuse order against an ex who keeps threatening me?
In Alabama, a protection from abuse order is a court order that may help someone who is being threatened, harassed, stalked, or otherwise abused by a current or former intimate partner or family member. If an ex keeps th...
What happens if someone edits a recorded conversation to make me look bad?
In California, an edited recording can create legal problems, but what happens depends heavily on the facts. A recording that has been cut, rearranged, or selectively presented may be challenged if the editing makes it m...
Is it legal for police to stop me just because I left a bar parking lot late at night?
In Florida, police usually cannot stop a driver just because the person left a bar parking lot late at night. In general, a traffic stop or detention needs some lawful reason, such as a traffic violation, a visible equip...
Do I have to show the other driver my insurance card after an accident?
In Mississippi, you may need to exchange insurance information after a traffic accident, but the exact details can depend on the circumstances and on how the request is made. In general, drivers involved in a crash are e...
Do I have to listen to the full Miranda warning before saying I want a lawyer?
In general, no. If you are in a situation where Miranda rights apply, you usually do not have to wait for the officer to finish reading the entire warning before saying that you want a lawyer. A clear statement asking fo...
What happens if I missed court for a misdemeanor charge in Alabama?
If you missed court for a misdemeanor charge in Alabama, the court may treat it as a serious problem. In many situations, failing to appear can lead to a warrant for your arrest, forfeiture of bond, and the case moving f...
How do I challenge a DUI if the officer’s body camera was not working?
If an officer’s body camera was not working, that may make a DUI case harder for the government to prove, but it does not automatically defeat the charge. In Vermont, as in many states, a missing recording is only one pa...