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My son is serving 26 to life for three crimes that happened all within minutes. The incident happened in 2013. He took a plea in 2018. He received 20 to life for one. He received 3-15 for each of the other two.
answered on Jul 18, 2019
Not enough information to answer. Set up a consultation with a local criminal defense attorney.
i was on a online 18+ dating site that's known for its high density of scammers and fake account, and came across someone pretending to be a minor, the whole conversation was a painfully apparent that it was someone trying to expose pedophiles so i social engineered the conversation for a meet... View More 
answered on Jul 1, 2019
Retain counsel you need it. I foubt snyone will believe your story
It was under his seat I didn't know it was there and because I owned the vehicle they charged me I had never seen it or touched it but they won't fingerprint it I even offered to pay for them to do it. Is there someway to get it done?
answered on Jun 27, 2019
Have your attorney get an order for independent testing. They should know how. If you don't have an attorney - get one .
Someome says I stole a card from them spent their money. And said they field a report. What should I do
answered on Jun 7, 2019
You can certainly file a police report, because your own testimony is evidence. However, whether charges can be brought depends on the statute of limitations that exists in your state. Most states allow charges to be brought until a certain amount of time after you turn 18 years of age. So, most... View More
They say he will be charged with assault. How will I know this has happened? Both kids shoved each other, but my son shoved first. Should we fight this? At what point should I hire an attorney? The other kid's father is a lawyer.
answered on May 9, 2019
NOW. YESTERDAY. LAST WEEK.
Waiting to hire a lawyer until the charge is like waiting to have the cavity filled until you need a root canal.
If you were being investigated you would want an attorney now.
He needs to have his rights protected. He needs to know to stop talking... View More
Is that entrapment
answered on May 4, 2019
Sorry you didn't provide enough information to give a meaningful review of your case. I would suggest calling speaking with a criminal defense attorney.
My vehicle was towed out of my driveway without my consent i was not givin a 24hr notice to move my vehicle or anything there is not any signage around where i live and i had no clue where my vehicle was took to until i recived a note from the post office about a week later saying theres a letter i... View More
answered on Apr 17, 2019
According to Utah Administrative Code you should have received a copy of the Utah Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Towing as soon as you were contacted by the towing company. If you did not, you can file a complaint with UDOT on their website (www.udot.utah.gov). You may have a claim for damages... View More
answered on Apr 10, 2019
You have an attorney. Why are you not discussing this with your attorney?
MY HUSBAND AND I GOT RAIDED BY STRIKE FORCE FOR SUSPICION OF DISTRIBUTION? MY HUSBAND TOLD THEM EVERYTHING IN THE HOUSE WAS HIS? BUT THEY CHARGED US BOTH? IF MY HUSBAND GOES INTO COURT AND PLEADS GUILTY AND I PLEAD NOT GUILTY? WOULD THEY DROP THE CHARGES AGAINST ME?
answered on Apr 10, 2019
You and he should discuss this with your respective attorneys. No internet attorney can provide an accurate answer based on the limited information.
It is like asking a doctor to diagnose a patient over email
I was traveling through utah to Colorado where I live. I got pulled over cop asked to search I told him I had a bowl of weed and a pipe. I was not using it just traveling with it and I have no drug record this will ruin my chances for a good job
answered on Mar 20, 2019
You may plead no contest or guilty and petition the court, with the agreement of the prosecutor, for a plea in abeyance. With a plea in abeyance, if you stay out of trouble for a year you may have the charges dismissed.
answered on Mar 20, 2019
To OBTAIN the search warrant, an officer must attest to facts which prove to a judicial officer that the officer has enough probable cause for the warrant to issue. As far as what has to actually be contained within the warrant itself? The warrant must adequately describe WHAT the officer is... View More
The cops never searched him when they got the call. They only called him. He is currently in prison for this. They have no prof/evidence there was ever a gun. Just by word of mouth.
answered on Mar 9, 2019
To answer your question properly would require a more detailed conversation then what can probably be responded to here. You should speak with a criminal defense lawyer asap.
I was never put on probation or anything that I knew of. I just know I had a fine
answered on Feb 26, 2019
The issue is not the punishment, but the time elapsed from conviction/probation.
answered on Feb 26, 2019
I would need much more information on both cases to have enough to assess the situation.
The officer won't give me any more information about it that I have to meet her In Person because she can't read me my rights over the phone and to record it on her body can bit from 5he conversation I feel it's because she is going to take me to jail and there is more the. What she is leading on
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