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Do I have to install an ignition interlock device after a first DUI in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, a first DUI does not automatically mean you will have to install an ignition interlock device in every situation. Whether an interlock is required often depends on the facts of the DUI, the offense level...
How do I get my license back after a DUI suspension in Georgia?
In Georgia, getting your license back after a DUI suspension usually involves satisfying the terms of the suspension, paying required reinstatement fees, and completing any alcohol or drug education or treatment requirem...
What happens if I was charged with DUI but my blood test came back under the legal limit in Colorado?
In Colorado, a blood test result under the legal limit does not automatically mean a DUI case goes away. Prosecutors may still try to prove that alcohol, drugs, or a combination of substances impaired your driving, even...
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...
How do I ask a judge to exclude a recording made without two-party consent?
In Washington, asking a judge to exclude a recording usually means asking the court to keep it out of evidence because it may have been obtained illegally or in violation of state privacy rules. In general, this is done...
Can I get a DUI for sleeping in my car after drinking in Virginia?
Yes, in Virginia, it is possible to be charged with DUI even if you were only sleeping in your car after drinking. The key issue is usually not whether the car was moving at the moment police found you. Instead, prosecut...
Can I fight a DUI if the breathalyzer showed 0.08 exactly?
In Ohio, a breath test showing 0.08 exactly can still be challenged. A breath result at or near the legal limit does not automatically end the inquiry, and the state still generally has to prove the DUI charge under the...
Can I make a personal injury claim if I slipped on grapes in the produce aisle and injured my back?
Yes, in California, a slip and fall in a grocery store may sometimes support a personal injury claim if the store or another responsible party acted negligently and that negligence contributed to the fall. A claim usuall...
Do I Have to Pay HOA Fines If I Never Got the Violation Notice?
In general, whether you have to pay an HOA fine after not receiving the violation notice depends on the HOA’s governing documents, how notice was supposed to be delivered, and whether the association can show it followed...
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...
What are my rights if my landlord is charging $250 for cleaning even though I left the apartment spotless?
If you are in Idaho and your landlord is charging a $250 cleaning fee after move-out, your rights usually depend on your lease, the condition of the apartment, and whether the landlord is taking the charge from a securit...
How do I change child support after switching from salary to commission income?
In New Mexico, a switch from salary to commission income may be a reason to ask the court to change child support, but it does not automatically change the order. Child support is usually based on income and other financ...
Can a car dealership cancel my financing two weeks after I drove the car home?
In Louisiana, a car dealership may sometimes tell a buyer that financing did not go through and that a different contract, lender approval, or vehicle return is needed. But whether that is allowed depends on the paperwor...
What Can I Do If a Store Sold Me a Defective Appliance and Will Not Take It Back?
If a store in Nebraska sold you a defective appliance and will not take it back, your options usually depend on the store’s return policy, the appliance’s condition, any warranty coverage, and what happened before and af...
What happens if the respondent violates an antiharassment protection order the same day it is served?
In Washington, if a respondent violates an antiharassment protection order the same day it is served, the violation may still be treated as a serious court issue. The fact that the order was served only that day does not...