I was charged with possession of marijuana while at a pond and my friend was smoking

As Mr. Vander Werff pointed out, there might be ways to argue that your consent was not valid based on threats made by the officer. There is also...

Do I need an attorney

This is a forum of attorneys. We will all say yes. If you (and your parents) are indigent, you can get a juvenile defender appointed for you. If...

Can the police search your car without telling you that and bring a dog first but not saying anything about it

Well, if they make you wait for the dog to show up, then they need a good reason to suspect you have some contraband. Just getting pulled over for...

That will be up to the prosecutor, but yes, they could still charge you with DUI, even with under .08. They will have to prove that you were...

Do I plead guilty for intoxicated underage driving? Or should I not?

If you are underage, the "limit" for Blood Alcohol Content is 0.00. Utah has a "not a drop" law which criminalizes underage driving with ANY...

Should I fight my careless driving charge.

Careless driving, under state law, requires the prosecution to prove you either violated two traffic laws within three miles of driving or you...

What does the law say about unsafe lane travel

If you were cited for a crime, it would help to know exactly what statute you are accused of violating. There is an extensive list of state-level...

What can I do when I have a warrant for no license, no insurance, hit and run?

A Utah attorney can file a motion in your case and ask the judge that the warrant be recalled and that you be given a new court date. ...

Charged with a 3rd degree felony back in 2003. How likely will it be to get charges reduced?

From your question, it's a bit hard to tell whether the criminal case is still ongoing for some reason or if you were convicted and are now trying...

Can I fight a intoxication and minor consumption citation issued to me while I was incoherent in an emergency room?

Sorry to hear about your situation. On a positive note, intoxication and M.I.P. are crimes for which it's pretty unlikely you'll go to jail, even...