As was already pointed out, the fact that you were arrested\charged is likely already on your criminal history and will stay on there until you...

Would it be helpful to appeal my husbands sentence?

Filing an appeal would not change the level of offense your husband was convicted of, but the sentence could be affected by appealing. A first...

Can prior DUI arrests be considered when being charged with shoplifting?

Your prior DUI will not affect the current charge in terms of how it is filed or prosecuted, but it could have some significance to your sentence...

I got charged for possession of marijuana about a year ago that was not mine? Is there any hope for it not to go on my record?

Glen is right about the plea in abeyance option. Another, similar, resolution is called a "Diversion." It works like a plea in abeyance, however,...

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Can I use involuntary intoxication as a defense in my situation?

Involuntary intoxication is a defense you can use at trial. Your question about what evidence you will need to make your defense is very...

I have to have a BCI and i did a plea of abeyance 3 years ago is it gonna show ?

In Utah, a Plea in Abeyance will not prevent some records from the offense to show up on your BCI record. I am assuming that you followed all...

You can be charged with DUI in Utah for prescription drugs that you are legally taking, and the charge is just as serious as an alcohol related...

I got charged with refusal on a DUI

Typically, yes. If you had your license suspended for "refusal to submit" you will be an interlock restricted driver for a period of 3 years.

Can i change my plea after i enter my plea say i'm feeling forced to take there plea

If you have not been sentenced, you need to file a motion to withdraw your guilty plea and convince the judge to allow the withdrawal. It would...

I was arrested for minor consumption almost a year ago. I did a plea in abeyance and have completed everything they asked except

There may be a way to avoid violating the plea in abeyance, but there are many variables at work in a situation like yours: the Judge, the terms of...