What happens if I wasn't read my rights when arrested for DUI in Ohio?

The Miranda rights are only required to be given if you're in custody and subject to interrogation. Roadside questions while "detained" for DUI...

I work at a credit union as a teller. i was working a saturday when only two employees are on duty (a manager and a teller)and m

A case for what? To sue the credit union? The manager? For any civil lawsuit, the first question is going to be "how were you damaged?" Even...

What is going to happen to a minor with a previous record who was caught shoplifting in California?

The prior, since it's not a theft related offense, won't be that big a deal, but juvenile records follow the minor and the court will know it's not...

Is CA 487 (A) PC a felony or misdemeanor?

Mr. Kaman is correct - and as you've learned, 487 (Grand Theft) can be either a felony or a misdemeanor. If the amount is huge, it's more than...

The statute of limitations in California only has to do with how long the DA has to file criminal charges. For a misdemeanor, it's one year. As...

How can they upgrade a charge to a felony without being formally charged?

The police aren't the ones to decide if you're "formally" charged with anything. They arrested you for something, but it's up to the prosecutor to...

Can a criminal continually request a continuance until the statute of limitations run out?

The statute of limitations only deals with how long the prosecuting agency has to file charges. As long as the charges were filed within the...

What happens if you have a warrant for dui?

The warrant is an order directing any peace officer that comes into contact with you to arrest you and bring you in front of the judge. There are...

If a cop gave me a summons without asking me to sign it, can i get out of it?

The signature at the bottom of a citation is just your written acknowledgment that you've been cited and that you promise to appear in court on the...

How do you get a criminal record sealed

Expungements and sealing of records are quite fact specific as to which avenue best fits your situation and what are available to you. If you're...