Can a person be facing jail time or prison time on a felony 3 theft and they have never been in trouble before.

Yes. A person charged with a Third degree Felony Theft faces up to five years in the Utah State Prison. However, a Utah criminal defendant is...

It is great advice to take a deep breath and not panic. Your misdemeanor theft charge must be dealt with, but remember a criminal charge is not a...

Can you file a 402 motion on a federal case?

A 402 Motion/Reduction is available for criminal matters in the State of Utah and not Federal offenses. Utah Code Annotated 76-3-402 outlines the...

I got caught yesterday at sears for shoplifting, what I have to expect at court?

Retail Theft with a value less than $500.00 in Utah is a Class B Misdemeanor, which is punishable up to six months jail. (However, Retail Theft...

After your first DUI conviction a Utah driver is issued a "Alcohol Restricted" driving privilege. This is in addition to Court probation and...

I am charged with simple domestic assault but was not arrested. Is this common?

Many Utah Misdemeanors are prosecuted by Summons. A criminal Summons will inform a person that they have been charged with a crime and it will...

Third degree theft? Penalty?

Most likely the charges will include Vehicle Burglary, a Class A Misdemeanor, which is punishable up to a year in jail. Vehicle Burglary is ...

I was on felony probation

Yes. If you have successfully completed the terms of probation and your case has been closed, then the Court has no jurisdiction over you. ...

I was charged six years ago with a felony and class a misdemeanor and now i am being charged with a class b misdemean

The most important question is who is the Judge? Some Utah Judges will give you jail time on a shoplifting offense, but most will not, but it...

Utah's open container law (Drinking Alcoholic Beverage and Open Containers in Motor Vehicle Prohibited) is defined in Utah Code Annotated...