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Me (I'm 16) and a 21 year old want to be together but don't want to get into any legal trouble.
answered on Jun 18, 2013
Utah Code 76-5-401.2 prohibits a person person from having any sexual conduct with a minor if, the person is 10 or more years older than the minor. The 21 year old is less than 10 years older than you. So, as long as, the sexual conduct is consensual the 21 year old cannot get charged with a... View More 
answered on Aug 19, 2012
Sexual exploitation of a minor (Utah Code 76-5b-201)
Degree-2nd Degree Felony
Elements-A defendant commits sexual exploitation of a minor: when they: knowingly produce , possess, or possess with intent to distribute child pornography ; or intentionally distribute or view child... View More
The charge is "theft" what degree felony or misdemeanor is it? and what is the lawcode (ex: 76-4-406.1)
answered on Aug 19, 2012
Theft(Utah Code 76-6-404)
Degree- Depending on the facts, theft can be charged as a 2nd degree felony, 3rd degree felony, class A misdemeanor or class B misdemeanor.
Elements-A defendant commits a 2nd degree felony theft when they obtain or exercise unauthorized control over the... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2012
Depends on the underlying offense. For instance, a DUI class B misdemeanor will have some mandatory terms of probation. Where other offenses may simply have community service, fine, and no further violations.
You would have to tell me exactly what you were charged with before I could tell... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2012
Burglary (Utah Code 76-6-202)
Degree- Depending on the facts, burglary can be charged as a 2nd or 3rd degree felony.
Elements-A defendant commits a 2nd degree felony burglary when they enter or remain unlawfully in a dwelling or any portion of the dwelling with the intent to... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2012
Degree- An aggravated assault is a 3rd degree felony unless the victim suffers a serious bodily injury , in which case it can be charged as a 2nd degree felony.
Elements- A defendant commits an aggravated assault when they commit an assault and use: a dangerous weapon ; or other means or... View More
Charges include Charge1- 58-37-8(1)(A)(III), Charge2-58-37-(2)(D), Charge 3- 76-10-503(3)(A), Charge4- 58-37A-5(1), Charge 5- 76-8-305. My friend does have a past but has completed drug treatment programs and has always followed the ruled of his probation. The case sounds bad but he had only... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2012
It is wise to have an attorney anytime you are charged with a crime. If your friend cannot afford an attorney the court will appoint an attorney to represent him. A public defender is an attorney and they can represent(i.e., fight for)your friend.
The sooner your friend requests a public... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2012
In Utah, defendant commits sexual exploitation of a minor: when they: knowingly produce , possess, or possess with intent to distribute child pornography ; or intentionally distribute or view child pornography; or if the defendant is a minor’s parent or legal guardian and they knowingly consent... View More
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