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When I was 17 I was on probation I did good till about the third month and it kept getting worse and worse living with my dad(he’d get in my face yelling, threaten to hit me, constantly would kick me out then threaten to call my PO for running away constantly degrade me cause my weed charges(2))... View More 
answered on Mar 10, 2020
You should call an attorney who can look up the case in the CARE system. It seems unlikely that the Court would have any interest in pursuing the case; but, there is no way to know if you are good without determining what occurred in the case.
I am located in Utah. I am doing research regarding the purchase of a firearm to keep in my personal vehicle, most likely a shotgun, for self-defense purposes.
Utah law 76-10-505 states that this may not be a loaded rifle, shotgun, or muzzle-loading firearm.
Utah law 76-10-502... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2020
Firstly, if you feel the need to carry a shotgun in your vehicle for personal protection; you should likely do one of two things: 1) find a better part of Provo to live in, work in, or frequent (whichever is the case when you feel you need that much personal protection or 2) seek therapy for the... View More
I'm going to adult court for me, and juvenile court for the unborn child? I don't understand how DCFS can be involved if the child isn't born yet, and if no other kids are in the home. I also don't get why I'm also seeing a juvenile judge for my unborn baby when I'm an... View More
I just want to know if I am able to file a protective order for my child 15 years old against her cousin over 30 years old? He was sending my daughter naked pictures of himself saying it was an accident but also saying he’s ok if he does it accidentally and if she felt like she wanted to send him... View More
is it by law that I get credit for all that time serve from the day the detainer was placed on me?
answered on Feb 27, 2020
Not enough information to answer your question. Get a consultation with a Utah lawyer to get all the details to them to help you.
Warrant is for 1st intensive probation violation
answered on Feb 12, 2020
Technically a person can be arrested anywhere because a warrant is a judicial command to any law enforcement to arrest that person. Whether an officer at the DMV is likely to execute a warrant is hard to say. But, if DMV suspended a license due to a warrant, and the warrant still exists, it seems... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2020
You need to discuss this with an Immigration attorney or someone licensed in England.
Niece is 15 and her cousin is 30 he has sent her pictures or his private part but it’s sent from Snapchat and the pictures weren’t saved. The whole conversation is saved but no pictures. In the conversation he does state he’s going to send it and also more than once, he states in one of the... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2020
The short answer is yes, you can sue. You could file a suit claiming negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, etc. The real question is does the pervy cousin have assets worth the fight? If he owns a home, has a high-paying job, or there is some other asset which may be able to be... View More
For the birth of his child
answered on Jan 16, 2020
This is a difficult question to answer without further information. Without any details, I would assume that the father would have the opportunity to post bail to get out of jail.
I would recommend consulting with an attorney to address the situation further.
19 year old guy dating 17 year old girl, and hasn’t committed sexual intercourse can parent get cops involved and have 19 year old arrested and charged
answered on Jan 15, 2020
Having dealt with similar cases before, I know that these situations can be difficult. I don't know if the 19 year old guy is doing anything particularly bad or if you simply don't want him around your daughter. Unfortunately, with the information provided, I do not believe that the... View More
I don't know yet what they are saying—only that they have annoyed the couple and have made me look bad, with representatives of the couple having now contacted me to try to end what is happening. This was last week or so, and it may still be happening today.
answered on Dec 17, 2019
Without knowing more, this could be a violation of several laws. If you are seeking criminal consequences, you can make a police report and allow the state to determine what charges, if any to bring against the individual impersonating you. You may also consider seeking civil relief that may... View More
The charge was 8 years ago
answered on Dec 11, 2019
You need an employment law attorney to answer this question.
answered on Dec 6, 2019
I am not clear on your question. Get a consultation with a defense attorney in your area so you can flesh this out more.
My girlfriend each have an open criminal case for possession. She also just had her alimony case trial. In that trial, her husbands lawyer subpoenaed the arresting officer and the officer gave testimony about all aspects of my open criminal case
I don't understand what all this means. Can you help me?
answered on Dec 1, 2019
Call someone fo a consultation. Don't try to remove your own appendix.
answered on Dec 1, 2019
It is impossible to analyze a statute in light of your case without knowing anything about your case. Get a consultation with an attorney who handles expungements.
Is that considered a substanial ammount of time as it is stated in the statue this happened in utah
answered on Dec 1, 2019
Aggravated Kidnapping is a First Degree Felony that can carry life without parole. You need an attorney in the worst way. Hire one TOMORROW!
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