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The video in the intox room is intended to prove that the breath test was administered according to the established rules and procedures. For example, was there a 20 minute observation period?, were you offered a breath test?, did you refuse the breath test?. Anything you may have said in the form of admissions could be used against you.  Miranda applies to interrogation, questions such as "have you been drinking?", how many drinks have you had?", etc.  The video in the intox room may have admissible evidence recorded.  A lawyer could file a motion to suppress evidence if you were being questioned and not read your Miranda rights. If all that happened is that you were shooting the breeze with the officer, probably not any interrogation taking place and as such no need to read Miranda, and nothing harmful on the video. The case law says that you don't need to be read Miranda before taking a breath test because it is not interrogation,  and your are not entitled to a lawyer when making the decision to take or refuse the breath test.

A lawyer can withdraw from a civil case for a number of reasons. Some lawyers, civil and otherwise, will have a requirement in their contracts that their client refrain from any illegal or immoral behavior. If such a clause existed, then the lawyer has a much stronger basis to withdraw. Of course, it really depends on the reasons provided by the lawyer for his/her withdrawal.

You may be able to petition the court for a hardship license which would allow you restricted driving privileges to work, school, court, and medical appointments. Consult with an experienced DUI attorney in your area for more information.