If arrested for an OVI after a sobriety test, being placed in handcuffs, should you be read your Miranda Rights?

Miranda Rights are only required before an officer engages in custodial interrogation, i.e., the perp is detained (handcuffed or in a jail cell or...

18 year old was charged with underage possession of alcohol at party. can this be beat?

You need to get a copy of the police report to see what it actually says. In Arizona, where I practice, an admission alone is usually not enough...

On probation in one state and just got a court summons in another

I have had many clients on misdemeanor probation in one jurisdiction that pick up charges in a different jurisdiction and they aren't revoked on...

Will I still be eligible for financial aid if I get charged with a DUI in Arizona?

I agree with Mr. Silva on this one. You should be okay, but make sure to consult with an attorney before deciding how to proceed with your case. ...

Should I fight a mistamenor D.U.I. charge that occoured August 15, 2011 and was filed August 13, 2012 ???

Every DUI case should be defended, whether it happened yesterday or last year. It is disappointing that the State waited so long to file this...

Husband was told he was released from probation. His probation officer, stated at the time of his release..No contact with Wife?

If he is done with probation, then he can do whatever he wants. The probation officer can no longer tell him what to do or not do.

If a person turns themselves in for an arson commited about 30 years ago, can they still prosecute? Would they?In Michigan.

You need to consult with a Michigan lawyer but generally the statute of limitations only applies if they know who the perp is. Also, many serious...

My car (only with 3 other coworkers' cars) was damaged while parked outside our workplace.

Contact your insurance company. You're company isn't responsible and even if you catch the perp they won't be able to pay for the damage.

Can witness testify at a criminal trial voluntarily if they also live with you or do you have to subpoena them as well?

It appears that you are representing yourself and you've posted several times regarding your case. If you call me tomorrow after 5pm, I would be...

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Do I need a criminal lawyer if I am being accused of "theft of means of transportation" and who knows what else, thx

Your case is unique in that there is a special statute involving not returning a car when you fail to make payments. Most prosecutors, and defense...