What is the best way to deal with the situation? What are the consequences?

The court probably issued a warrant for your arrest when you didn't appear in court. Most courts will recall the warrant if you show up in court....

I would like to get my records sealed, how can I do this?

The Utah courts have a great website that explains expungement: http://www.utcourts.gov/howto/expunge/. The Department of Public Safety also...

Generally, the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor is 2 years. However, if the State files the charges within that time, the prosecution can...

Who has jurisdiction

I had a similar case a few months ago in West Valley. If the prosecutor charges the crime of theft by deception, jurisdiction will lie in the city...

I got a letter accusing/threatening a felony conviction and offering "diversion". Isn't this denial of due process?

A diversion may be a great opportunity if the government can prove a criminal case. Then again, if you haven't committed a crime, the diversion...

How does a Theft Summons served by a Sherrif affect your record?

Generally, any time you are cited or a case is filed against you, a record is created. It doesn't really matter whether you are arrested or not....

If my boyfriend has an immigration hold is there a chance he can stay in the US a lawyer said there was a program that he can

Immigration law is very complex. An ICE hold means that ICE is planning on serving your boyfriend with a Notice to Appear (NTA) which will state...

What should I do if I plan on pleading gulity but don't agree with the reccomendations?

The judge has broad discretion in determining sanctions or sentence once you plead guilty. The only way to make sure that you don't have to be on...

Can i get a to fast for condisions ticket with out being clocked on radar

Before you can be convicted of any criminal charge, the prosecutor has to prove you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. That applies even to traffic...

Maranda rights not read

In most states, if the police fail to read the Miranda warning, the government cannot use the statements made by the suspect in response to law...