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Can police use what I said during a traffic stop if they never Mirandized me?
In general, yes, police may be able to use what you said during a traffic stop even if you were never read Miranda warnings. Miranda warnings are usually required only when a person is both in custody and being questione...
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...
What are my rights if my spouse underreported the value of their business?
If you are dealing with a divorce or another property dispute in Oklahoma and believe your spouse underreported the value of a business, you generally may have rights to ask for full disclosure and a fair valuation of th...
Can my landlord evict me for having a camera doorbell outside my apartment?
In Wyoming, a landlord may be able to challenge or remove a camera doorbell if it violates the lease, building rules, or property policies, but eviction is usually not automatic just because a tenant installed one. The a...
Can I sue over defamatory comments made during a livestream?
In general, yes, it may be possible to sue over defamatory comments made during a livestream if the statements meet the legal requirements for defamation. But whether a claim exists usually depends on what was said, how...
Do I have to get consent if the conversation happened on speakerphone with other people nearby?
In California, the answer may depend on whether the conversation was being recorded or otherwise intercepted, and on whether the people involved had a reasonable expectation of privacy. Speakerphone use by itself does no...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee for a wedding venue that rescheduled my date without asking?
In general, a wedding venue may not be able to enforce a cancellation fee if the venue itself changed the date without your agreement. But the answer depends heavily on the contract language, what the venue actually did,...
How do I prove separate property when marital funds were mixed into the same account?
In Georgia, the basic question is usually whether you can show that certain money or property remained separate even after it was mixed with marital funds in the same account. In general, the person claiming separate pro...
Do I have to get written consent before recording a private call about a car sale?
In Florida, the short answer is usually yes if you want to record a private phone call and the other person does not already know about and agree to the recording. Florida is generally treated as a two-party consent stat...
How do I make sure a prenup is enforceable if we move to another state later?
A prenuptial agreement is usually most dependable when it is carefully drafted, fully disclosed, signed voluntarily, and created in a way that matches the basic legal standards the parties may later face. If you move to...
How do I respond to an eviction notice for lease violations when there are no photos or proof?
In Massachusetts, a lease-violation eviction notice does not automatically mean you must move out right away. In general, a landlord still has to follow the proper legal process, and the landlord usually bears the burden...
Can I be evicted for keeping an emotional support animal after giving my landlord a doctor’s letter?
In Ohio, a landlord generally cannot evict you simply for having an emotional support animal if the animal is a legally recognized reasonable accommodation for a disability and you gave the landlord proper notice or docu...
Do I have to pay a cancellation fee if the company never provided the service?
In general, whether you have to pay a cancellation fee if the company never provided the service depends on the contract, the company’s policies, and the facts of the situation. If you agreed to a cancellation fee in a v...
Do I have to notify guests that my home security camera records inside the living room?
In Oregon, whether you need to notify guests about an indoor security camera in a living room depends on the facts, especially where the camera is located, what it records, and whether anyone has a reasonable expectation...
Is it legal for a landlord to charge pet fees for a service animal?
In general, a landlord may not charge a pet fee, pet rent, or pet deposit for a true service animal because a service animal is usually not treated as an ordinary pet. Under fair housing rules, assistance animals are com...