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2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law and Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: If I file a appeal do I need to still do the probation thing
Brian K Jackson
Brian K Jackson
answered on Jul 28, 2017

It depends on if it is out of justice or district court. Justice you will start over with a clean slate, district, you will still be on probation unless / until the court of appeals overturns the judgment.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Employment Law for Utah on
Q: One of my employees was assaulted on the job by a customer. Can the company press charges on their behalf?

One of my drivers was assaulted by a customer on his delievery. The police told me that my company cannot press charges against the customer over the assualt against my employees. Is this true? I feel that the company can pursue legal action because they assaulted an asset of the company

Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
answered on Jul 25, 2017

You would have to ask an employment law specialist this question.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: How long does utah have to file charges of possession with intent to distribute charges?
Michael S. Edwards
Michael S. Edwards
answered on Jul 17, 2017

The Statute of Limitation for a felony (which all charges like this are) is four (4) years from the date of the alleged offense. Consult with an attorney to get more specific information. Good luck!

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for Utah on
Q: Can they enhance a new charge of heroin if u have a prior for marijuana over 12years old?
Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
answered on Jul 15, 2017

I would need much more information to answer this.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: question about bail money if I bail somebody out cash only for $15,000 and some of the charges got dismissed

Does the judge have to give the money back

Michael S. Edwards
Michael S. Edwards
answered on Jul 13, 2017

The main purpose of bail is to guarantee the bailed person's appearance at all of the court's hearings. So the presumption is that the bail will be returned to you once the case is finalized (adjudicated, in legalese). It usually takes the court two to three weeks to get the money back... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Federal Crimes and Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: What is the criminal code for paternity fraud?

She let her boyfriend sign my daughters birth certificate knowing the kid was mine and i have proof by text of her admitting to this

Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
answered on Jul 12, 2017

Sounds like a forgery.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: I am trying to find out how long my husband can be held in country jail without charges being filed against him.
Michael S. Edwards
Michael S. Edwards
answered on Jun 26, 2017

The charges should be filed within 72 business hours. But there is no way for you to enforce that. Good luck!

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for Utah on
Q: possible 2 evict roommate& her bf if name on lease,they also have assaulted me have Police report,need out fast
Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
answered on Jun 15, 2017

This is a landlord/tennant issue and not a criminal defense issue, so unfortunately I don't know.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: My boyfriend got an unlawful sexual activity with a minor charge, did 13 mths of his sentence. got out and was on Run,

Run, he got arrested for retail theft amd went straight to the prison on a PV, retail theft and 2 counts of false info to a police officer. What do you think hes recommendation will be?

Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
answered on Jun 7, 2017

Since he's already in prison probably more time.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Health Care Law for Utah on
Q: HIPAA law broken judge forcing me go to only office in town 4 treatment. Can this stand? Why have HIPAA if so?

2 different people have this happen and judge said not to bother him with this info... that an order to show cause will be placed if not up to participate with this treatment center

Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
answered on Jun 5, 2017

I don't quite understand your question. Please give me some details a s what you have posted is not clear.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Civil Rights and Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: Would it be legal for my girlfriend to live with me once we are 18 if I can provide for her?
Matt A Munson
Matt A Munson
answered on Jun 5, 2017

If you are both consenting adults (18+), you may co-habitate, so long as there is not an Order from a Court preventing you from doing so (i.e. Protective Order, etc.)

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: My boyfriend was charged with kidnapping me do I as the victim have any rights to drop the charges?

I got in the vehicle willingly thinking I was going to work, once I was in he peeled out of the driveway and began driving recklessly going up through the canyons saying he was being chased. This was a result of meth which I did not know he had taken at the time. After he had began to act this way... View More

Michael S. Edwards
Michael S. Edwards
answered on Jun 2, 2017

As the victim in that case, you have the right to give your input to the prosecutor, to attend all court hearings, and to tell the judge in the case your feelings about the case at sentencing. But once you reported the matter to the police, you no longer have the power to be the deciding factor in... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Identity Theft and Civil Rights for Utah on
Q: What are the stalking laws in Utah? My life has been threatened. They R trying to use Sharia Law in the United States.
Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
answered on May 16, 2017

If you feel you are bein stalked you need to report it to the police. If you have been threatened you also need to report that to the police. I have no idea what you are saying about Sharia law. This is Utah. It is Mormon law here.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Utah on
Q: My 17 daughter is being bullied by a 18 almost 19 year girl. Can charges be filed against her? Also, my daughter has

A brain injury so she is mentally younger

Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
answered on Apr 27, 2017

You should call the police and report it to the school.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: Road rage question, I live in the state of Utah.

I was wondering what laws would be broken if at a traffic light, I got out of my car and smashed another motorists windshield in with a baseball bat and punched the driver in the face. In this hypothetical situation, I have dash camera footage of them flipping me off and behaving in an obnoxious... View More

Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
answered on Apr 17, 2017

Aggavated assault two counts, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, and others. Probably a max of 30 years in prison.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: If my husband pushed me out of the way and didnt hurt me and i didnt write a statment can he still be charged with dv?
Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
answered on Apr 13, 2017

If the policee were called and statements like this were made - yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for Utah on
Q: My daughter's soon to be xhusband has been making false accusations about her parents claiming.g we are involved in drug

What can we do about it

Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
answered on Apr 2, 2017

You need to contact a civil law attorney. You haven't been charged with a crime so it isn't criminal law, and the government is not involved so it isn't civil rights.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Appeals / Appellate Law and Constitutional Law for Utah on
Q: can a judge deny me the right to subpeona a witness on my behalf for any reason i utah?

on dec. 2, 2015 final p.c. my att. handed me a cd that he said he just got but has not reviewed, this is 2 business days before trial. i listened to it after court. this cd was from an interview of police questioning.there is info. on disc that was from co-def that i wanted to subpeona. the judge... View More

Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
answered on Mar 29, 2017

Well maybe. That is a complex question. Your attorney should be able to help.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: Why did a friend get an aggravated assault even though they were playing and both got charged
Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
answered on Mar 29, 2017

There exists no way to answer this question without dozens of other facts. Contact a criminal defense attorney in your area for a consultation.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Utah on
Q: A hotel maid accuses a guest of lude behavior, while she was in his room cleaning. No PROOF. Crime? Charges?

He replied "no" to all accusations of lude bahavior, making the police very upset. After the thirty-ish minute conversation the officers turned to notice a crowd of guests had been standing directly behind them, listening to every false and embarrassing word. The man asked for more... View More

Aric M. Cramer
Aric M. Cramer
answered on Mar 24, 2017

No question is posed. I see no criminal charges filed. If the issue is reparations you need to see a civil attorney about a lawsuit. If charges were filed I need information on those charges and where in the court process the case is currently.

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