Domestic Violence

What happens next depends on a number of things, including what you were charged with and how anxious the prosecutor is to move forward with the...

I was convicted of intent to distribute meth with less than one quarter gram and had my probation restarted anything i cando

While there is no quantity requirement for conviction of Possession with Intent to Distribute under Utah law, 1/4 gram is a very small number and...

If i am supeaned to go to court as a witness in a domestic violence case and dont go what will happen to me?

That is a very tricky question because it requires specific information about the precise details of your situation. As a preliminary answer,...

Protective order for respondant

As the respondent to a validly issued protective order, you need to be aware that violation of that order can result in criminal charges being...

Utah law allows for enhancement to a more severe penalty for anyone who has had a DUI or any other traffic related alcohol offense in the past 10...

If your deported because of a federal crime can you return to the U.S

Let me start by saying that questions of immigration law are VERY fact specific and all but demand that you consult with an immigration attorney. ...

My brother is being charged with a 3rd degree felony for wishing the army would blow up his school. what can we do?

Depending on the precise nature of the "threat or wish" made by your brother, and assuming that it could legally be considered a threat, it would...

How do I tell the judge someone has been wrongfully accused of robbery?

There are several steps you might take to help address that problem. The first would be to contact the attorney who represents/represented the...

What happens at a pretrial hearing?

Pretrial hearings, in most Utah courts, are scheduling hearings. If it is a misdemeanor case, the pretrial is often the first meaningful court...

Can they still charge me if I got no ticket

The short answer is yes, so long as the prosecution commences within the specified time limit. Under Utah law, prosecution for a drug related...