First retail theft offense...what will happen?

If convicted, It is likely that your sister will be placed on probation, pay a fine and not serve any jail time. However, it is important that your...

Do i need to worry about charges being files against me?

In Utah you always need to worry about being falsely accused of a crime you didn't commit. A simple bump or slight push against a co-worker should...

Took a plea in abeyance for a misdemeanor charge (Fake ID) in 2009. Will I be denied full time job opp? I have had 2 jobs since.

More and more employers are looking at charges that have been dismissed. Your future employer may not care that your charges were dismissed. Your...

When I plead guilty to Domestic Violence Charges the city judge said something about not being able to own a fire arm...

A domestic violence conviction prohibits you from possessing a firearm. Because you entered into a straight guilty plea to a domestic violence...

Does my criminal record remain clean since the charge against me was dismissed?

Without an expungement the dismissed charges will show up on a background check. However, the charges should show up as dismissed. You should...

What is the Gap law for underage teens in Utah?

The age gap is not be the biggest issue. The immediate issue is that they might be "related persons" and may be in violation of Utah's incest...

One way the police can determine if an image is child porn is if the image is of a known victim. The police have a database of known child porn...

Does filling out a victim statement in a DV case give prosecutors any rights to prosecute without the victim if she missed ct.

The difficulty is that if your girlfriend changes her story, then the police may be able to charge her with a crime. The tactic the prosecutor and...

Could a urinalysis given under consent be considered under duress, coercion, or undue influence?

Unfortunately Utah police are allowed to deceive and lie to a suspect. This may be shocking, but both United States Supreme Court and the Utah...

How to negotiate with state prosecutor in a domestic violence case

You should never directly negotiate with the prosecutor. The prosecutor is trying to put you in jail and is not your friend with whom you can work...