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I was arrested and charged with a Felony Failure to Appear for fingerprintable charge (statute 17-6-12 GA) for not attending a hearing where I was supposed to show that I had received medical attention for a diagnosis given by a court appointed doctor in a case with felonies. The felonies were... View More 
answered on Mar 24, 2017
This is an immigration issue, so I would have you contact an immigration attorney. Sorry I can't help you on this.
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.
This women has caused A LOT of problems for tenants, multiple have told me. She is clearly unfit to live in the complex, I believe due to her mental state. This might not be totally her fault but she is still causing problems. Can she be demanded to be put in a home?
I left Utah for IL a few days ago with my emotional all support cat. I tried to let my husnand know but he refused to answer hus phone or texts. I sent him this text (about leaving the next day) "Ok. Well when tomorrow rolls around, I apologize in advance. I love you and what you're doing... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2017
Call dispatch and have them put you in contact with a patrol officer. DO NOT call 911. Call dispatch.
Also can I try for a 402 reduction so I can own guns again EVER?
answered on Feb 19, 2017
76-10-503. Restrictions on possession, purchase, transfer, and ownership of dangerous weapons by certain persons -- Exceptions.
(1) For purposes of this section:
(a) A Category I restricted person is a person who:
(i) has been convicted of any violent felony as defined in... View More
If so by what law?
answered on Jan 27, 2017
No, assuming that the court you mean is a criminal court. Crimes are committed against the state, and the victim is a witness. The prosecutor (for the state) has the discretion to ask for the case to be dismissed and the victim's opinion may be considered, but there is no law that requires it.
He was arrested on new charges and a 72 hour hold. She may not make it through the night.
answered on Jan 11, 2017
Your question is not clear. All I can tell you is to go speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer to help you.
If a burglary crime commited and the cops came and got your dna within a year but havent pressed charges after 3 years?
Can they still charge you for the crime even though the 3 years of statue of limitations is past?
answered on Dec 28, 2016
The question is not clear. I would need many more details to answer the question. The statute of limitations on most felonies is four years, but may felonies have longer statutes, and some felonies have no statute of limitation.
isnt it a invasion of my privacy to look threw my phone
i have a criminal court date tomorrow morning in UTAH and my roommate who had agreed to take me will not be able to do so i do not live within reasonable distance to get there on my own and i just dont know what i am going to be able to do about it i do not have a lawyer as the court had appointed... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2016
Well if you don't show up you will have a warrant. You need to call and set the case for a warrant review with the clerk as quickly as possible before you are arrested.
I was convicted of burglary my co-def. was in a relationship with the victim in this case. if she can beat this case, can I get my conviction reversed? there are a lot of detail not mentioned. I would have to write a novel. I can provide more info. at request.
answered on Dec 11, 2016
Once convicted your chances are miniscule of reversing it. Get in touch with a good appellate attorney for details.
answered on Dec 10, 2016
You have to be convicted of the crime. If you are just charged the judge may enter restrictions on bail but not likely. If you are convicted, most crimes have it to where you can't possess a firearm under federal law.
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.
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.
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