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answered on Dec 9, 2017
There is no such crime in Utah law. Theft charges depend on the item or the dollar value.
First went to court after the ordeal and was only being charged for Possession of Marijuana. (3 grams) Now after my second hearing, its four charges.
1. Unlawful Tail Lamps
2. Failure to illuminate registration
3 Possession of marjuana
4. Possession of drug... View More 
answered on Dec 7, 2017
What you are running into here is an example of "prosecutorial discretion." Whatever the police chose to do on the day you were cited is one thing. But the prosecutor can file a formal charging document called an Information, and charge things that were or were not included in the... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2017
Well anyone can be charged with anything, but wheater or not you can be convicted of it is a set of different questions.
answered on Nov 27, 2017
Effective 5/13/2014
76-5-401.2. Unlawful sexual conduct with a 16- or 17-year-old.
(1) As used in this section, "minor" means a person who is 16 years of age or older, but younger than 18 years of age, at the time the sexual conduct described in Subsection (2) occurred.... View More
The owner asked if I, surviving spose, open or closed, I said closed. It was open w/smile on face. The cost of funeral was 2 thousand more.
answered on Nov 25, 2017
You need a consumer protection attorney. If you think a crime has been committed you need to call the police.
answered on Nov 20, 2017
Not enough information to answer the question. Call and consult wit a crimial defense attorney in your area.
We showed up to our Air BNB (house rental) and there was a loaded gun in the closet. We are all college students and non of us have experience with guns, so we find that this is extremely unsafe. It was in plain view in the closet of one of the bedrooms. The Air bnb host later contacted us and said... View More
She has done this 3 times to me with the most recent that her boyfriend was going to hospitalize me, under that fake charges that she was gonna claim I had swung first and was self defense. I have witness that saw this conversation. I need to know what I can do Legal to protect myself from her
answered on Nov 6, 2017
Generally four years if you have been in state for the intire 4 years.
I understand that she has an obligation to go, but does she have the option of at least saying, "I don't recall" to the questions asked? Refusing to answer would bring her in contempt, but is there a way to legally avoid answering questions?
answered on Nov 1, 2017
She must go and she must be truthful. If being truthful is going to incriminate her she must plead the fifth. If she must plead the 5th she'd better get a lawyer now. You two should not be trying to do this without an attorney - you're both going to end up in jail or prison.
My public defender is dragging his feet in filing my motion to suppress. I've been requesting this for months and so far...nothing. He has told me that I should just fold to the prosecution, but I believe I have a legitimate reason to file a motion to suppress. My PH is this Friday.
answered on Nov 1, 2017
Without knowing details of your case there is no way I could advise you. You are represented so you cannot file your own documents with the court. If you are unhappy with your PD you should hire a private attorney.
If an officer states that you were pulled over for failing to yield right-of-way and the end result is arrest for a DUI, can charges be reduced or dismissed if the officer incorrectly cited the traffic violation on your ticket?
answered on Oct 31, 2017
No. It may go to the officer's credibility, but it doesn't remove jurisdiction.
answered on Oct 24, 2017
That is a Third Degree felony with a maximum term of 5 years in the Utah State Prison. You need to get an attorney right away.
answered on Oct 18, 2017
That's a very complex question with no clear answer - very fact specific. You will need to hire an appellate attorney.
We need to apply and renew his green card do I just pay off the ticket ?
answered on Sep 30, 2017
If you pay the ticket you will be admitting guilt and that could put him into deportation. Check with an immigration attorney before you act.
I had my eyebrows done my dad saw me and he slapped me in the face and punched me in the head, he then attacked by pushing me on the bed and getting on top of me trying to punch me i managed to not get punched again by kicking him. My mom and sister got him off of me, he then said all gay people... View More
was placed on court probation for 6 months or til fine paid. i paid my fine 2 weeks later cops show up at my house wanting to test me. now im being charged for 2 internal pos with district court as well as having a dirty test with justice with probation. need help i have court this monday for the... View More
answered on Sep 23, 2017
You need to call your attorney right away. You're looking at 2 cases now.
Said I hit her and the kids didn't see I was arrested.this 100% did not happen. They both have seen her hit me at least 3times(solid punch) can I be exonerated?
answered on Sep 21, 2017
You need to call and speak to a criminal defense attorney asap about the details. Most of us provide free consultations right over the phone.
I was 19 and got charged with domestic violence with my ex girlfriend. I stupidly plead guilty. I'm 36 now and realize I think I should not have been charged since we did not live together and was not in a relationship at the time am I wrong?
answered on Sep 15, 2017
You'd have to find the statutory definition of co-habitant as it waw 17 years ago. I couldn't tell you off of the top of my head.
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