If I was arrested for DUI but was never read my Miranda Rights when arrested, can my case be dismissed?

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If I was arrested for DUI but was never read my Miranda Rights when arrested, can my case be dismissed?

I passed all the field sobriety tests except for the heel to toe test.

Asked on April 9, 2012 under Criminal Law, California

Answers:

Alan Pransky / Law Office of Alan J Pransky

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Miranda rights are not required in every criminal case.  They are only required if the police ask questions to a person who is in police custody.  While you were in custody, the police probably did not ask you any questions that could incriminate you.  The police can ask identification questions without giving Miranda rights.  They can't ask incriminating questions.


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