How should I go about dealing with my warrant?

It's tempting to do nothing, but the problem will not go away. Sooner or later, you will come into contact with police and be taken into custody...

Utah has since made meth, heroine, all misdemeanor offenses. Is there a way to get felony reduced?

Although Utah has since reduced many drug possession offenses to misdemeanors for first time offenders, it doesn't automatically apply to people...

What crimes lead to this punishment

There really is not an easy answer to this question, as much of it depends upon the state or federal system in which you are convicted and the...

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Was I unlawfully searched? the smell of smoking marijuana is the same as the plant itself. and can I do anything in court?

You need to provide more information to get proper advice. Did the police find any marijuana in your possession? It sounds like they did not....

Can I use a different attorney if I loose my case for an immediate appeal

You should stay away from any attorney who boasts about your chances of winning. There is no such thing as a slam dunk in the practice of law, and...

There is no limit on the number of times that the prosecution may retry a case in the event of a hung jury. It is up to the prosecution. On one...

Will these go on my record and do I need a lawyer?

If you are convicted, this absolutely will go on your record. You definitely need an attorney to represent you. This is a crime of dishonesty,...

Are certain crimes given more attention from police than others? Police didn't seem to care about my situation....

I agree with Michael. Unfortunately, there is generally far too many crimes and far too little resources (money) for the police to investigate...

I want to move to another country or get off of probation sooner, i have committed a felony. can someone help me?

There are a couple of issues that you need to address. The first is to speak with the attorney who represented you. If you are on probation, you...

Is this criminal?

You should be concerned and should consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney right away. Even if no action was ever taken to harm or...