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2 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Criminal Law and Legal Malpractice for Utah on
Q: I asked my public defender to file a motion and a affidavit I wrote up.and he told me they don't do that. Is he correct

Or is he not

Catherine Cleveland
Catherine Cleveland
answered on Jan 9, 2024

Your attorney has no obligation to file the documents you drafted.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Utah on
Q: I am looking for some legal advice for a family member he is currently facing criminal charges he is not being treated

He has Been going threw a split with his wife as of last year she had been having an affair with a police officer she has made many attempts to cause many problems for him. The officer also has arrested him and stole personal property during intake his wedding band He did not include this ring on... View More

Catherine Cleveland
Catherine Cleveland
answered on Jul 16, 2020

If he does not have a lawyer, he needs to get one ASAP. His lawyer can explain what is happening with the courts.

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3 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Utah on
Q: My 12 year old son may be charged with assault for a school fight. At what point should I hire an attorney?

They say he will be charged with assault. How will I know this has happened? Both kids shoved each other, but my son shoved first. Should we fight this? At what point should I hire an attorney? The other kid's father is a lawyer.

Catherine Cleveland
Catherine Cleveland
answered on May 9, 2019

You need to hire an attorney ASAP and don't let your son talk to anyone without an attorney present.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Utah on
Q: a girl lied and said i chased her down the road and beat her up and dislocated her shoulder what can i do

this girl and my sister fought because this girl has been harrassing and bullying my sister for 2 years and jumped her at the mall a couple months ago. this girl shows up to our house with a giant group of friends and fights my sister. someone called the cops and everyone ran. this girl filed a... View More

Catherine Cleveland
Catherine Cleveland
answered on Jul 19, 2018

You should not be charged as an adult. Hire an attorney ASAP.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets, Appeals / Appellate Law and Civil Rights for Utah on
Q: Can i get pulled over in McDonald's parking lot when the officer never got behind me until the drive tru

And i didn't give him no reason to pull me over or to search my car

Catherine Cleveland
Catherine Cleveland
answered on Mar 7, 2018

I believe your only asking the question because you received a ticket for something. Why did the officer give you a ticket?

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: can a police officer drive with their headlights off while following a vehicle suspected of a traffic crime?

can a police officer drive with their headlights off (at night / dark) while following a vehicle suspected of a traffic crime?

Catherine Cleveland
Catherine Cleveland
answered on Jan 18, 2018

Sure, why not?

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for Utah on
Q: I was put into dcfs codtody flatly accused of meltesting a sib was proven not guilty about adulthood can i sew

The charges were never taken care of messed up my hole life can i sew state for messing my entire life up

Catherine Cleveland
Catherine Cleveland
answered on Jan 11, 2018

No, you cannot sue the State for charging you with a crime.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law and Traffic Tickets for Utah on
Q: Can an Officer add additional charges after you’ve signed the original citation?

I was issued a citation for an “ilegal turn” on December 6. After the Officer arrived back at the station, he added “driving while license suspended” to my citation. I had NO idea that my license was suspended. Is this legal? Even after I signed the original citation, and wasn’t notified... View More

Catherine Cleveland
Catherine Cleveland
answered on Jan 11, 2018

Yes, the prosecutor can amend the charging document at any time.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: Can I press criminal defamation charges on someone in Utah if I’m out of state? If no, can I do it at any police state?
Catherine Cleveland
Catherine Cleveland
answered on Jan 11, 2018

No, you cannot press criminal charges against someone. Only the state prosecutor can file criminal charges.

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