Can I be charged for Statutory Rape ?

Under Utah law, your girlfriend is considered a minor under UCA 76-5-401.2. If the sexual acts engaged in between you and your girlfriend were...

Possesion of C.S. .5 pills, Adderall, friend Iost in my car."Found" I got charged a felony? Not fair. What can I do?

As others have already stated, the system is not fair, and even more so if you're trying to represent yourself. Hire a skilled criminal defense...

Shouldn't the prosecution's recommendation to dismiss a criminal case be a public record?

The actual motion to dismiss the charges will be public record and you can obtain a copy of the motion. But the motion may not list the reason the...

How do I retrieve it from Utah Justice court as I do not remember the record#.

Go to BCI (Bureau of Criminal Identification) and request a copy of your criminal history. Once you have that information, you can request a copy...

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Why were they able to just search us like that when we were parked? What reasons to believe would they have from us being parked

From your account of the events, I would presume the cops had a warrant for your friend's arrest. They do not need to show you a copy of the...

As already stated by others, the exhibition of speed and reckless driving charges carry some heavy penalties. If you're short on cash, appear at...

Protective order waiver

When a person is arrested for a domestic violence offense, most law enforcement agencies will place a no-contact order against the violator. I...

If you've already hired an attorney, your attorney should be able to get a continuance of your hearing so you both have an opportunity to review...

Shoplifting is a specific intent crime. This means that the Gov't must show that you knowingly took property of another with the INTENT to...

What will happen with her charges and can I contact her

In Utah, whenever there is a criminal matter involving domestic violence, the court and/or law enforcement will issue a no-contact order. They do...