Just a question. Is it illegal to just "Steal" a password. Even if you do nothing with the password(s).

"Stealing" is generally defined as the (1) taking of another's property, (2) without their consent (3) with the intent to permanently deprive (the...

Im a independent distributor for a bread co. There is a new Walmart opening about a mile north of my territory and about a mile

If I understand you correctly, the bread company (for whom you are a distributor) is giving the right to distribute its bread (to this new...

Who keeps the engagement ring if the wedding is called off in Utah?

It doesn't appear that the Utah courts have directly answered this question. The most recent case that got the closest to answering this question...

In federal court what is the difference between a TRO and preliminary Injunction?Have kidnapped kids about to go international.

Generally, the difference between a TRO and a preliminary injunction is this: a TRO (whether it's with or without a hearing) is temporary and is...

Is this an illegal search?

There are exceptions to the rule that a warrant is needed to conduct a lawful search. I discuss some below (these may not be all the exceptions). ...

Do I have to sign a non compete form apon ending employment?

Generally speaking, there are four requirements for a valid non-compete agreement: (1) the covenant must be supported by consideration, (2) no bad...

Why doesn't the State Legislature enact laws to make it a crime for a prosecutor withhold exculpatory material?

Several state do have laws that can make the withholding of evidence criminal -- whether your a prosecutor or not. (Although a prosecutor being...

Can subpoenaed documents be quashed without motion (verbally) when already delivered sealed to the court?

Firstly, I take it this is a criminal case. Also, I'm assuming these are federal charges, and the court is applying the Federal Rules of Criminal...

1. Tent judg 122007. Joint prop trans wife 022808. Final judg 05062008. Judg lien 042910. Fraud. trans? What next? Chances?

Utah does indeed have a Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act that prohibits specific conduct designed to frustrate creditor attempts to collect on a...

The federal blackmail statute, which is found in 18 U.S.C. 873, prohibits a person from (1) threatening to inform, or demanding in exchange for not...