My colleague, Mr. Law is absolutely correct. Follow that advice immediately or you may find yourself losing that plea in abeyance.

What can I expect best case and worse case?

Best thing is to get an attorney to go in and negotiate a deal so that this offense will not be a conviction on your record. The worst possible...

Is this statutory rape or Unlawful sex with a minor?

Under the Unlawful Sexual Activity with a Minor statute, a 16 or 17 year old CAN consent to sexual activity with someone who is not more than 7...

What type of punishment and I facing after turning myself in following a probation violation?

You need to have an attorney to represent you in such a serious hearing. Your liberty is at stake. The judge could go with what the probation...

Can aggregated assault charges be dropped when a weapon was involved?

Once the police became involved and a report written, this situation moved out of your control. You can call the police and prosecutor's office...

My daughter is 16 and she consented to have sex with a 20 yr old, is that consider statutory rape?

Under Utah law your 16 or 17 year old daughter can legally consent to engage in sexual activity with anyone that is not more than 7 years older...

While the risk of jail is low, an attorney can provide legal representation that may result in you avoiding a conviction on your record. As my...

What can I do to get my record clean if my petition for expungement is denied?

You should call and speak with an attorney for a consultation. An attorney would be able to provide insight into why there was a denial. I'm...

Either you or an attorney need to file a motion for 402 reduction when probation is completed. The charge will not be reduced on its own. You...

I was convicted of 3rd degree Distributing harmful material to a minor. Will I ever be able to have a CCW again?

Mr. Casperson is correct in his answer. I would just add that the 7 year time for expungement does not start until after probation is closed. You...