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neither the driver or the passenger is the owner of the car, the driver is initially stopped by an off duty cop who thought these people looked like two suspects wanted at the time, even though the descriptions did not match at all. except for one white male and one tongan male. after confirming... View More 
answered on Nov 10, 2016
The cops always charge everyone in the car when they find drugs. You need to get an attorney to help you litigate these other issues.
in utah. what is the department standardized policy or practice specifically governing the opening of such containers.
answered on Nov 10, 2016
Every department has its own policy. There is no way to answer that question without that information.
the descriptions of the people who were wanted, looked nothing like the people in the vehicle. including one of the suspects who was wanted has both arms completely tattooed. the passenger in the vehicle had a wife beater on so the off duty police officer who originally watched these people get in... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2016
Probable cause can be challenged. You need to contact an experience criminal defense attorney to assist you.
answered on Nov 9, 2016
None that I am aware of. The State impounds a vehichle and holds it for the owner to retrieve it.
I'm 16 and at the time my boyfriend was 23 he just turned 24 in October, I got pregnant in July and we got reported being together he lives with my family & I. We've talked to a detective and CPS. My question is if the court charged him with anything and if we got married If I could... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2016
It's up to the state to press and prosecute charges not the victim, so it will be their decision whether to move forward.
my friend got beat up mat walmart hurt her back her sholders dshes got whip lash
answered on Oct 28, 2016
It can depend on the exact circumstances of the case, the evidence the security guard had, and the reasonableness of the use of force in connection to the arrest.
answered on Oct 25, 2016
Probably. It would be best to get an attorney to help you right now to perhaps head that off.
I was pulled over for going around a corner to fast, the cop warned me that it is consider reckless driving and could be a huge fine. I was polite to him and apologized. He let me go with a verbal warning. I have a clean driving record and clean criminal record.
Can he change his and mail... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2016
I doubt he will go back and give you a ticket. However, they have every right to. If he witnessed it he can file it later, usually the statue for a crime like that is a year. Reckless driving can be a class B misdemeanor, maximum jail could be six months. However, again, I doubt that he will go... View More
He was given a document on Monday that set bail and stated charges had to be filed by the 4th. On the fifth he checked and charges had not been filed, not has he been before a judge or offered an attorney. Can they continue to hold him?
answered on Oct 28, 2016
I hope that this has already been resolved. There is a 72 hour holding rule. However, it is not a hard-and-fast rule as usually weekend and holidays don't county. This rule is used and abused in Utah however, there is stuff in the works to get this rule better defined and better protect individuals.
Can a Judge at pre sentencing order you to sell personal items to pay restitution?
Can a Judge change his ruling from one hearing to the next?
answered on Oct 28, 2016
The person who is to be paid restitution could put a lien on your property if they get a civil judgment against you which is done through a judge. The other question depends on the facts of the ruling and the basis for the ruling and the new hearing but in a general sense, yes.
Viewing my property. I feel uncomfortable going outside to garden or whatever. Is this legal?
answered on Oct 28, 2016
It depends on how the area is setup and whether or not you have a reasonable expectation of privacy in that area. If you are uncomfortable, you can start by talking to the neighbor about it being as kind and courteous as possible. If for some reason that doesn't work, you can get an attorney... View More
answered on Oct 28, 2016
The state can charge criminal charges for the action. You can sue for civil damages and receive compensation for your daughter's pain and suffering.
I don't want him to get in trouble and I'll told him I'll look into for him
answered on Oct 28, 2016
The only issues are sexual contact. Any kind of touching or sexual contact will create serious legal problems that could affect that person the rest of their life negatively. Even if it is consensual, it will still be a crime.
it is a murder case
I was physically attacked by my 14 yr old in front of my 3 little ones. She scratched me up and pulled out some hair before I could get away. I also scratched her in the process of getting away. As soon as I could I got the littles into a bedroom and locked the door, I called 911. When the police... View More
answered on Mar 5, 2017
You need to consult with an experienced juvenile court lawyer. If DCFS opens a court case, you may be able to seek the appointment of a public parental defender.
I was on a hike with my kids and there are some abandoned water towers that have no trespassing signs. So of course we had to go and check it out. When we got done with our hike a police officer was waiting for us and gave me a citation for criminal trespass and contributing to the delinquency of a... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2016
This is both an employment and criminal law question, but you should deal with the criminal aspect first. Talk to a lawyer about defending against the charges.
The employment question will likely depend upon your employer's policies.
They don't know for sure if it is child porn and it ends up not being child porn. They have stopped doing that because they don't want to get arrested but still afraid that they might. They haven't ever viewed or found child porn.
answered on May 11, 2016
If they find enough evidence that the person was in possession of it they could charge them.
answered on Feb 5, 2016
Retail theft is a theft charge that is specific to a theft of retail. If they charged someone with two different theft charges with the same incident you will probably want to contact an attorney as there may be a double jeopardy issue. It's also good to contact an attorney for theft charges... View More
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