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I let my friend drive my car to pick me up from a party. I was extremely intoxicated. He got pulled over and had weed in the car. He claimed ownership over it and let the officer know it was his. The officer gave him a possession charge. My question is can I get charged after the fact as it was my... View More 
answered on Jan 21, 2019
Technically, yes. However, the facts as you have provided them might not create probable cause to charge you with possession. The existence of weed in your car without you, does not on it's own, meet the definition of the crime. With that said, if the prosecutor's office has reason to... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2018
If it is Federal - almost impossible. If it is a Utah felony conviction, hard, but possible for most convictions depending on the felony.
I bought a bike with a local bike shop. After a week it starts to become defective the handles bars would come me off and the break lines snapped I tired to have the merchant fix it but new problem keeps on coming. I finally decided I want to return the bike and the merchant refused I also asked if... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2018
An attorney looking at these facts might ask for further details. A Utah attorney who handles such matters could examine all statements/written evidence from you and the merchant to determine whether the elements of fraud, as alleged by the merchant, were met.
Tim Akpinar
I'm currently out on bail. I accepted a plea deal and my sentencing is on the 15th of October. I am in the middle of moving locations and I may need more time to finish the process.
Under what circumstances am I able to delay my sentencing date?
answered on Sep 21, 2018
That;s like asking the status of the current law on search and seizure. Yes people get prosecuted. You need to specify exactly what you want in order to get a specific answer.
I'm currently out on bail. I have accepted a plea deal and I'm waiting on sentencing in about 45 days. I'm contemplating moving to a different county. Will I serve my time in the first county jail or the second county jail?
answered on Sep 10, 2018
Generally you must serve time in the county facility where you are sentenced.
Criminal stalking case
answered on Sep 7, 2018
You can go to that court and ask for a copy. You can also call them and they may be able to send it to your for an extra cost.
a girl came to my house to fight my sister, and has been harrassing her and threatening her since last year (we have screenshots but dont know how helpful they will actually be), and the fight occurred IN OUR HOUSE and my sister is being charged with disorderly conduct and i am being charged with... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2018
Your attorney is the one to get your side of the story. That is their job. Only the police can press charges.
answered on Aug 9, 2018
An attorney would need much more information on this issue to advise you. Call a local defense attorney for a consultation.
Is it okay for someone to suffer over and over for years because a judge wants to say you can't do it...even legal everywhere...then expect me to be okay with revoking and restarting for 10 years or however long and go through all this keeping in mind already spending 48 months in custody... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2018
You need to consult directly with an attorney. Your facts are not sufficient to understand what occurred. Moreover, you have one long run-on sentence so it is virtually impossible to parse
I was in the store waiting for my husband. I was on the phone with the bank. I got up and picked up a water bottle. I sat down and stayed on the phone with the bank. While on the phone I removed the label on the water bottle and put it in my purse. It wasn’t hidden. I also put the label... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2018
Unfortunatley yes, you can still be charged. Based on what you are saying the store would have several reasons to believe you had the intent to steal the item.
Luckily, there are always possible defenses and/or ways to mitigate damages.
Someone called the police saying my friends & his gf were arguing. When police arrived my friend was in his front yard, not upset not fighting with anyone, he saw the officer and asked him how his day was. My friend stayed on his property and the officer approached and told him of the dv call... View More
answered on Jul 22, 2018
Well they can because they did. The issue is the condemnation of the home. You will need to contact a real estate attorney who is familiar with this area to get a specific legal opinion.
this girl and my sister fought because this girl has been harrassing and bullying my sister for 2 years and jumped her at the mall a couple months ago. this girl shows up to our house with a giant group of friends and fights my sister. someone called the cops and everyone ran. this girl filed a... View More
I need a lawyer that is loyal to me has all intentions of winning this case. I am not guilty of this crime. The plea bargain he wants me to take i will do a minimum of 3years. I am kit sure how to get a competent public defender.
answered on Jul 5, 2018
You don't get to chose your public defender. However if you want to go to trial they must respect that decision and do the trial. You are always free to hire your own attorney as well.
the statement to get a warrant has many mistake and lies that can be verified to my benefit, how do i get my public defender to listen to me instead of telling me it doesn"t matter ?
answered on Jun 18, 2018
You can get a consultation with another lawyer if you wish, or ask your current attorney to explain to you why they feel it dosen't matter.
answered on Jun 12, 2018
Depending on the law, if you are convicted you must serve a minimum mandatory time in prison.
I have sound recordings of person saying they didn’t want cops to come and they won’t answer door if they do, there was a third party family member who wanted to call police and use there word against mine stating i threatened violence but there is no proof of me doing so other than there word... View More
answered on May 31, 2018
Lots of people in prison for this very situation. Get an attorney on board. You are in deep trouble.
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