It Depends. Ultimately it depends on what the Judge believes. What the Judge believes will depend on the facts of a particular case and how well those facts and the relevant law are argued to the Judge by an attorney. For a judge to determine that evidence was obtained in violation of a... View More

The maximum fine for a Class B Misdemeanor is $1900 ($1000 + 90% surcharge). (https://www.utcourts.gov/howto/criminallaw/penalties.asp). However, Judges rarely order people to pay maximum fines. For example, a DUI conviction as a Class B Misdemeanor, requires a judge to order around a $1500 fine.... View More

It sounds like your sister may be dealing with a federal case. Federal cases tend to move slowly; it would not be unusual for a person to have initially appeared before the court in August and to not have had another hearing. By calling an attorney with access to the federal and state systems, you... View More

Nope, that's the point. However, it will show that you were charged until you expunge the case. Once you get done, contact an attorney to expunge record all together.

I agree with Ian, Talk with as many Attorneys ASAP. Find one with connections with the Prosecutor's office which has charged you and one that is willing to deal with the license issue. Good luck!

You can hire an attorney, in Utah victim's of crimes have a right to be heard. One thing you should know is that the juvenile justice system sentences offenders for different purposes that adults. In the District court, a criminal sentence is meant to serve retribution or punishment among... View More

You should call an attorney who can look up the case in the CARE system. It seems unlikely that the Court would have any interest in pursuing the case; but, there is no way to know if you are good without determining what occurred in the case.

The form to request a Child Protective Order and instructions are contained here: https://www.utcourts.gov/abuse/child.html

The Clerk at the Courthouse is required by law to assist you in filing these forms.

At your initial appearance, the Judge will inform you of the charges against you, the maximum possible penalties for those charges, and will ask you if you want to have an attorney appointed to represent you. The Judge will also take your initial plea of guilty or not guilty. Plead not guilty.... View More

Yes. usually, cops cite the person, or people, that they believe possess an illegal substance. But, a prosecutor can charge a crime against anyone they have probable cause to believe has committed that crime. Usually a prosecutor makes this decision after the cops "screen" the case... View More

Technically a person can be arrested anywhere because a warrant is a judicial command to any law enforcement to arrest that person. Whether an officer at the DMV is likely to execute a warrant is hard to say. But, if DMV suspended a license due to a warrant, and the warrant still exists, it seems... View More

It depends. The first thing to do is to request your criminal history from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification.

You can do so here: https://bci.utah.gov/criminal-records/

If there is nothing on it, then if someone requests your state criminal history, such as an employer,... View More

You have described a crime. Crimes should be reported to law enforcement. Although private citizens can sue one another, the usually do so when there has been damages that can be converted into money. Unless you are looking for money, there might not be much reason to sue another person. If... View More

There is a crime called "Unlawful Sexual Contact with a 17 Year Old." To commit the crime, an adult needs to be 7 years older than the 17 year old, and has to have sexual activity with them, whether consensual or non-consensual.

Non-consensual sexual activity is always a crime.... View More

If officers have a reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, even if the suspicion ultimately turns out to be wrong, they can stop someone for an investigatory detention. During such a detention, if officers have a reasonable suspicion that the person may be armed and dangerous, they can conduct... View More

Provided documentation to AP&P. Stay calm and patient. Don't get "sideways" with them, just continue to explain. Remember that they deal with a lot of people that lie to them about these things. If they do file an OSC, contact and show up with a lawyer and your prescriptions.

The prosecutor can charge whatever they want, but they would likely drop the registration charge in exchange for a guilty plea. You need to show up at court with an attorney who can negotiate with the prosecutor and who can look at the evidence. If there is a way to fight the case, don't lie... View More

I would not advise it for the same reason I would not buy a ring on a first date. Landlord-Tenant relationships sometimes go south or simply must end for various reasons. Further, when landlords have money in hand, they tend to pay less attention to their obligations.

If you are trying to get a better offer, it is the prosecutor rather than the Judge who you must convince. Thus, reading a letter in court is unlikely to be the best way to persuade the prosecutor. I generally advise clients to not talk, send letters, or otherwise communicate with the prosecutor... View More

It might be a good idea to send them a formal letter telling them that they are not welcome on your property and that you are "trespassing" them from the property. Of course, as long as daughter is dating this person, it may be impossible to keep them from affecting your life.