Miranda Rights Dui Investigation

Summary

In Florida, officers must read Miranda Rights during a DUI investigation if you are in custody and subject to interrogation. If an officer asked questions intended to elicit incriminating responses before reading your Miranda Rights, it may be a violation. Consider consulting a lawyer. Legal aid options in Florida include Florida Legal Services, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, and Legal Aid Service of Broward County. For Hernando County, contact Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida.

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Florida

In Florida, an officer must read your Miranda Rights if:
- You are in custody.
- You are subject to interrogation with questions likely to elicit incriminating responses.
Do you feel your rights were violated during the DUI investigation?

Scenario: officer searches your car, asks you questions, and has you do a road side DUI test and cuffs you to take you to the station to answer the DUI questionnaire and take a breathylizer, at which point would Miranda Rights be ready?

In Florida, Miranda Rights should be read to you once you are in custody and before interrogation. In your scenario, if you were cuffed and taken to the station for questioning and a breathalyzer test, Miranda Rights should have been read before the questioning at the station.
Do you think the officer asked you any questions intended to elicit incriminating responses before reading your Miranda Rights?

Yes, during the stop.

If the officer asked you questions intended to elicit incriminating responses during the stop before reading your Miranda Rights, this may be a violation of your rights. You might want to consult with a lawyer about this potential issue. Do you need help finding a lawyer in Florida?

A cheap one

Finding a lawyer within your budget can be challenging, but there are some options in Florida that might help:
- Consider reaching out to local legal aid organizations.
- Look for pro bono services or sliding scale fee attorneys.
- You can also contact the Florida Bar Association for a referral service.
Would you like information on any specific legal aid organizations in Florida?

Yes

Florida Legal Services

Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.floridalegal.org

Would you like more information on other legal aid organizations in Florida or any additional assistance?

Yes

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida

Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.clsmf.org

Would you like more information on additional legal aid organizations or any other specific assistance?

Yes

Legal Aid Service of Broward County

Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.legalaid.org/broward

Would you like more information on additional legal aid organizations or guidance on your specific legal issue?

Hernando County

You can try contacting the following legal aid organization in your area:

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida (Hernando County Office)