Is the cop in the right to impound my car?

The officer has a ton of discretion on this type of stop. He could have allowed you to lock your car and walk home, or allowed someone with a valid...

The judge cannot punish you for your continued use of alcohol while your case is still pending, unless that restriction was ordered as part of your...

I was issued a warning in SLC UT for pulling off a curb without signaling. Now I am being notified that I have a warrant.

If you've still got the printed warning, it should be a quick fix once they see it was a clerical error. You should contact a criminal defense...

Being on probation, you've given up some of your Constitutional rights and protections in exchange for not being in jail or prison. The probation...

I need to know if my son's rights were violated and if I can see the video from the police camera

You/your son should be entitled to see the dash-cam video of the stop and detention. File a GRAMA request with the law enforcement agency that...

Will I be out in jail if I missed a court date?

There is a real chance the judge could take you into custody and have you serve some jail time. If you've already paid the fine and was ordered to...

When is it that I should retain an attorney or a public defender

Charges need to be filed before your friend can seek appointment of a public defender. If your friend cannot afford to hire an attorney, at least...

What is the difference between a state felony and a felony? About dui.

Three DUI s in ten years will get you a 3rd degree felony. Felony and state felony are the same thing. There are 45 states participating in the...

What happens if I move but have a charge pending in my old state

The worst that could happen is the DUI charges are filed, you don't appear and a warrant is issued for your arrest. You're correct that Utah would...

You would know if someone had filed for a restraining order against you because you would have been served notice and given a date to appear in...