answered on Aug 2, 2021
They don't have a specific time that they must report it. If they fail to do so within a certain period it could result in an issue with the statute of limitations. If the ticket was just a regular infraction they have one year to bring charges (submit the ticket, or have the prosecutor file... View More 
Police have asked for him to come answer questions??
answered on Jun 29, 2021
Do not speak to law enforcement. You need to contact an attorney immediately. These are extremely serious allegations.
answered on May 10, 2021
That depends on the lawyer. You should contact a lawyer directly. Most of us will do free consultations.
I got pulled over for my license plate lights being out
answered on Mar 29, 2021
This is a somewhat complicated answer. The short answer is yes. The US Supreme Court has said that a K9 sniff if your vehicle is NOT a search and therefor does not require any probable cause. Now, that being said, an officer cannot unreasonably delay the stop. So if he pulled you over for a license... View More
My son was arrested and has been charged with the above charges. He will have a Public Defender. Can you please give me an idea of minimum & maximum penalties he will be facing? Thank you ...
76-6-602 retail theft (3 counts)
58-37-8 (2)(A)(l)
58-37-8 (2)(H)(lll)
58-37A-5 (1)
answered on Mar 28, 2021
You didn't specify what degree his charges are. Assuming the thefts are class B misdemeanors then the maximum penalty is 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine (per charge). The other code section you cited was the possession of a controlled substance code. His charges will depend on the drugs... View More
In evidence unclaimed for +9 months w/zero conversion on additional 3 misdemeanor charges of 3 credit cards in wallet & 3&1/2 months served before plea of abbayance.
answered on Feb 26, 2021
It isn’t clear what you’re asking. Can you ask your question again?
what do I expect in court? I did exercise my 5 amendment.
answered on Dec 16, 2020
Possession is a simple class B misdemeanor. Your first hearing is an arraignment where you will just enter a plea (guilty or not guilty). I would suggest entering a plea of not guilty and contacting an attorney. Depending on your record the prosecutor will likely offer you some sort of plea deal,... View More
The father has had my fiance's daughter for the past two weeks and today at a hearing the judge said they were to go back to the original custody agreement. The father is now refusing to let my fiance come get her daughter. The police refuse to get involved. How can my fiance get her daughter back?
answered on Jun 17, 2020
Your question is a little confusing. You ask if a verbal custody agreement colds any weight, but then you state that the judge instructed you to go back to the original custody agreement. That agreement would be in writing. To answer the last part of your question is that (assuming there is a... View More
On January 1, 2018 I got pulled over for my license plate light being out... but ended up with a no insurance ticket and an impounded car. I was 16 when this happened and my mom was paying the insurance. (I’m 19 now) The officer said the insurance was expired, but I have proof I had insurance on... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2020
Without knowing all of your facts, it sounds like the court revoked your plea in abeyance. If you are still going to court I would ask the prosecutor what the status of your plea in abeyance is. See if the court would be willing to reinstate it (it is a long shot given how old the ticket is). But... View More
For info on how to go about this?? Thank you
answered on Jun 17, 2020
You can contact the Utah State Bar. They have resources to direct you to legal help. Also, you can contact the Utah Legal Aid Society. They will be great resources.
answered on Jun 10, 2020
Are you just looking for a copy of a judgment? Send me an email so we can talk. William@melton.law
St. George ut.
answered on Jun 10, 2020
Send me an email and I would be happy to talk to you about your case. William@melton.law
answered on Jun 10, 2020
Most likely, it is always difficult to give a yes or no answer because so many things in the law are fact specific. But when someone takes your property and refuses to return it that is considered theft.
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