If a person is arrested, detained, but never had their Miranda rights read to them ,is there a legal ramification to this?

Usually, when a person states, “I was not read my rights!” they are referring to their Miranda Warnings/Rights. Miranda Warnings protect people...

At sentencing the court has many sentencing options. Usually, with an impaired driving plea the court will not order supervised probation. So, in...

Is there a contract I can have my spouse sign to protect me from legal actions resulting from mental illness.

No. You run the risk that she will call the police in the future and claim some type of domestic violence. When the police arrive and file a...

On probation for an MIC in Utah, just got ticketed with an MIC in Arizona. Will this violate my probation agreement in Utah?

Maybe. Surely, the terms and conditions of your "Plea in Abeyance" was to have no further violations of the law. In Arizona you have not been...

Utah is a member of both the Driver License Compact (DLC) and the Non-Resident Violator Compact (NRVC). The theory behind these compacts is: One...

Got pulled over for a second Dui while on probation for the first

The impaired driving conviction could be upgraded as a DUI. It depends on what type of impaired driving you entered a guilty plea too. You are...

Does a DUI and traffic tickets go on you record right away?

Yes, it goes on your arrest record immediately. How it works with probation differs on what is on the court's order. For instance, if you are...

How do i get my x husbands parental rights taken away.

You file a "Petition to Terminal Parental Rights" in the juvenile court. The petition has to allege that your ex-husband has abused; neglected...

Do I need a criminal lawyer for my minor ?

Once sister called the police and a report has been filed it is not up to your sister. The District Attorney's Office will screen the case and...

Court ordered classes

When a court will order classes depends on the court. For instance, if you have been convicted of a crime, let's say, domestic violence in front...