Q: In Utah is there a certain amount of time in which you must be sentenced???on a Misdemeanor- case???
I pled guilty to a possession pf controlled sub for marijuana and a shoplifting sheilding devices charge on 3-3-2020. The judge ordered a pre sentence report, sentencing was to be 50days after 3-3 The court rescheduled it, but I never received the notice because someone sent it back as not at this address. Covid was just getting real bad and so I just text the answers the pre sentence to the Adult P&P. Altho they sent a note to the judge saying I never showed to plz allow me to do again. This was 6-2020 and the case just sat that way. just totally silent. No warrants issued.No further communication on it. Period. Until this month 12-2023 A warrant was bbn issued when a employer asked for resolution on the case. Is there a certain amount of time that they have to sentence me? Like shouldnt they have issued a warrant years ago? I haven't been in trouble since. And its almost been 4years? I live in utah. Im not a felon Please let me know! THANKS 4 UR TIME. I APPRECIATE YOUR RESPONSES!!
A: No, there isn't a certain amount of time. However, you have been sentenced. The judge sentenced you to jail, but you have been a fugitive. You should consult with an attorney to help you finish the case. If you've stayed out of trouble they may be able to use that to help with your sentencing.
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