Do I need an attorney to get a plea in abeyance on a minor consumption and intoxication charge? I am 19.

Without the exact facts of the case, your criminal record, and the leanings of the prosecutor, it is impossible to know if you will be able to get...

I want to get a divorce but need financial assistance, what can I do?

The Utah courts, (www.utcourts.gov) has what is called Online Court Assistance Program. This is a program designed to help people pursue certain...

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Can an officer insert their hands and arms behind a person that is handcuffed and seat belted in the police car

Police cannot plant evidence, but they seem to do it with some regularity. It sounds as though you may have a good case for a Motion to Suppress...

What is the law when it comes to 16 yr old teenagers having sex with guys over the age of 18?

I would direct you to the Utah Code to answer your question. Specifically several sections depending on the age of the minor. 76-5-401.1...

Will I get probation?

When charged with such a serious crime it is imperative that you have an attorney that will fight for you, and has the resources to fully...

I was appointed a public defender now I want to retain a REAL attorney. What do I need to do and should I expect ant problems?

Your innocence should bear itself out at trial. It sounds like this is another case of a small town judgment call by a local police officer, which...

I need to know how to get my ex husband rights taken away?

Terminating his rights can be a long arduous process. Similarly it is possible to happen relatively quickly. Either way, it is likely to be...

Can she get alimony or my retirement?

The Utah statute regarding alimony limits the amount of time she could get alimony to the length of the marriage. You would have to balance each...

What would be the interest rate on a judgement dated Nov. 20, 2009 in the state of Utah

The best place to look is on the court websites. This table gives you the post judgment interest...

Can my cellphone be seized without a warrant? And if so, how long do they have before they need to give it back?

They can take your phone while they are questioning you if you are using it, or it is otherwise a distraction. As you now know, the police...