Once arrested, and not freed on bail, how long may someone be held before a initial appearance, and then a preliminary hearing?

Under Utah Code Section 77-7-23(1), the person in question should have been taken before a judge "without unnecessary delay . . . ." I think five...

Can i resolve a felony warrant/charge in one state from another without traveling to it?

You might be able to do it, if you hire an attorney in Utah. Your attorney might be able to resolve your case without you being here. Or, if that...

Hi I was convicted of a dui in the state of Utah and I am a NY resident. How can I avoid this from coming up on background chks

Unfortunately, there is nothing you can do right now. Under Utah law, you cannot expunge your DUI conviction for ten years after you are...

Is it legal for police officers to file charges 4 months after an incident when they never arrested me?

Since the offense you describe is a felony, there is a four (4) year statute of limitation for this charge under Utah law. Thus, it is legal for...

My son has been in the army reserves for a year and a half and just received a off base 1 st DUI charge what can we expect?

I agree with the thorough answer provided by my colleague. To simplify things for your son, I think he should do the following: 1) get his car out...

Is it possible to request a court date within a week of being cited?

I have handled a lot of cases in that court over the years. The court clerk is correct, you probably won't even get a hearing before January, if...

The easiest way to do this is to submit a written request for discovery to the prosecuting attorney who is working on your case. They are required...

Received warrant for arrest in mail today -- freaking out, do not know what to do

Either hire an attorney to help you get the case resolved, or contact the court next Tuesday, to arrange to appear and deal with the case. Good luck!

Was I stealing food?

This is a situation where wisdom is the better part of valor. The amount you are talking about cannot possibly be worth the trouble of being...

If I was forced and cuffed for a public intox. ,during which I messed up an officers windshield wiper. Is that criminal mischief

Under our state law, if you intentionally damage the property of another person, you have committed the crime called criminal mischief. So, if you...