In case someone wants to prosecute me of a crime, can I be excused from the punishment because of the Q&A in avvo.com?

Not at all! In fact they will probably just roll their eyes at you.

What is the procedure in Utah criminal law to waive defendant's right to jury trial?

There is a some important critical information that is missing. In particular, what you were charged with. Although you have the right to a jury...

How to answer a complaint for $13,000 business debt when i believe statute of limitations is up?

Hey, that is a rough situation to be in. If you've been served a complaint or petition, you only have so many days to answer it. Generally that is...

How do I obtain custody of my 7 yr. old and 16 yr old nieces?

Hey there so there are a few ways for you to go about this. 1) File for Custody under Custody and Visitation for Persons Other than Parents Act or...

Can I move to another state while on the process of a plea in abeyance?

Nathaniel hit it on the head here. So long as you weren't ordered to stay in the state of Utah you are fine to move. Always keep your address up to...

Unless your probation, or a court order, says otherwise there is nothing criminal about seeing one's friends. Where you do run into a problem is...

What happens if I sue a client?

So your question, as far as I can tell, is more about your options to collect more than just whether or not you can win. As far as the legal fees...

What are judges concerned with when making custody decisions? In reference to what is in the best interests of the child.

So in theory, each case should be examined, case-by-case based upon just about any factor the court feels is appropriate. One section of the Utah...

Holiday visitation. Does it go the whole weekend when the holiday is on a Friday or do the kids have to be back on Saturday.

David hit the nail on the head. Your court order will control. When it is left ambiguous or it is not addressed then the appropriate statutes may...

My old landlord wants to deduct money from my deposit from "remaining utilities" from previous months. Can she legally do that?

Utah Code Ann. 57-17-3(1) states: Upon termination of a tenancy, the owner or the owner's agent may apply property or money held as a deposit...