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Do I have to pay for repairs if an appliance breaks due to age?
In general, the answer depends on who owns the appliance, what your lease or purchase agreement says, and what caused the problem. In Indiana, if you own the appliance yourself, you usually pay for repair or replacement...
What happens if police read Miranda rights in Spanish but I only understand English?
If police read Miranda warnings in a language you do not understand, the issue is usually whether you actually received and understood the warnings well enough to make a knowing, voluntary, and intelligent decision about...
How do I get a restricted license so I can drive to work after a DUI?
In Massachusetts, a restricted license after a DUI is generally not automatic. Whether you can drive to work depends on your driving record, the type of DUI case, any suspension or revocation in place, and what the Massa...
How do I challenge a DUI arrest if the officer never read me my rights?
In North Carolina, the fact that an officer did not read you your rights does not automatically make a DUI arrest invalid. In general, people mean the Miranda warning when they ask about being read their rights, and Mira...
Do I have to pay a contractor if the work does not match the contract?
In general, whether you have to pay a contractor when the work does not match the contract depends on the facts, the contract terms, and Oregon law. If the contractor completed work that is substantially what was promise...
What happens if the landlord files in court before the notice period is over?
If a landlord files a court case before the required notice period ends, the filing may be premature. In general, that can matter because many eviction or possession cases depend on the landlord first giving proper notic...
What are my rights if a detective says asking for a lawyer will make me look guilty?
If a detective says that asking for a lawyer will make you look guilty, the safest general rule is that you still have the right to ask for a lawyer. In the United States, a request for counsel is generally a protected c...
Can I Break My Lease Because the Elevator Has Been Broken for Weeks?
In Maryland, a broken elevator may be a serious housing problem, but it does not automatically let a tenant break a lease. In general, the legal question is whether the problem is severe enough to make the rental unit or...
Can I record audio on my home security cameras if contractors are working inside my house?
In Massachusetts, recording audio on a home security camera may raise legal issues because audio recording can be treated differently from video recording. In general, people are often more comfortable that video of acti...
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...
What happens if I bought a used car yesterday and the check engine light came on during the drive home?
If the check engine light came on during the drive home after you bought a used car in Iowa, that does not automatically mean the seller did something unlawful, but it may raise concerns about the car’s condition, the se...
Can I challenge a will in Alabama if my sibling pressured my mother to change it?
In Alabama, a will may sometimes be challenged if someone believes the testator was pressured into changing it, but the legal issue is usually framed as undue influence rather than ordinary family conflict. Pressure, per...
What happens if I confessed before the officer told me I had the right to remain silent?
In general, a confession made before a police officer gives Miranda warnings is not automatically thrown out. The most important question is usually whether you were in custody and being interrogated at the time you spok...
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...
Can a Landlord Make Me Pay Rent After Finding a New Tenant?
In general, a landlord may not be able to collect the full rent from a tenant for the same time period after the unit has been rented to someone else. If a landlord finds a new tenant and starts receiving rent from that...