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So I've already been to court and I was charged with two felonies. One was Possession/Use of Dangerous Drug and the other was Possession/Use of Paraphernalia in the State of Arizona both felonies however I took a plea deal to take 3 years probation with the opportunity to be released at 18... View More 
answered on Feb 1, 2018
If you pled in Arizona you need to consult with an Arizona attorney.
And my husband was am ready in jail do they have a right to still search our home and my purse
answered on Jan 29, 2018
Without looking at the affidavit in support of the warrant I would be unable to answer the question.
Yeah my friend was left with my dog when I got stranded yesterday and I tried calling him all day and he won't return my phone calls or my text messages and now he responds to me and says I have an hour to come get her or he's calling Animal Control what should I do is that illegal
answered on Jan 22, 2018
If you feel a crime has been comitted you should call the police.
can a police officer drive with their headlights off (at night / dark) while following a vehicle suspected of a traffic crime?
My mom illegally entered the United States 20 years ago, and has stayed here since then, I am soon turning 21 in July 2018. Which would be the best course of action without her having to return to the mother land?
answered on Jan 11, 2018
You need to ask an immigration attorney. My practice is limited to criminal defense.
I was issued a citation for an “ilegal turn” on December 6. After the Officer arrived back at the station, he added “driving while license suspended” to my citation. I had NO idea that my license was suspended. Is this legal? Even after I signed the original citation, and wasn’t notified... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2018
Yes, the prosecutor can amend the charging document at any time.
Any differences in the processes to achieve the indictment or are the essentially the same just at the state and federal level?
answered on Jan 7, 2018
Outside of the obvious that one is for State Court and one is for Federal Court, is there a deeper meaning to this question?
I was pulled over about a mile from my house because my license was expired as they were interoggating me asking me questions about my license and insurance etc. They found in the center console my prescription pill Adderall which was in plain site and not stored in its prescription bottle. I told... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2018
Distribution and possession of controlled substances, contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Contact a Juvenille law specialist immediately.
answered on Jan 4, 2018
Well the filing of charges obviously. Usually pre-indictment means trying to get the state to NOT file any charges at all. Once they have indicted, they have laid out what they think they can prove in court to get a conviction. At that point plea barganing is to try and get the best deal from... View More
Is there any country in the world that bans post-indictment plea bargaining, like Queens, the Bronx, or Alaska does?
answered on Jan 4, 2018
I don't have enough information to answer your question. Please give some details. thanks.
answered on Jan 4, 2018
Without much more information there's no way to answer the question.
answered on Dec 21, 2017
Defamation can be slander (something said aloud) or Libel (something you read).
if the statement is made in writing and published in a paper in your state that would arguably be libel.
if oral and said in your state then you could sue in your state.
if only made in utah you... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2017
Not near enough information to help. Call a criminal defense attorney in your area for a consultation.
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.
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