Questions answered by Matthew D Jefferson

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I live in utah and I have a loan company telling ne I'm going to be charged with fraud can they do that

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

"they", No. The Loan company may sue you but charges are only brought via the government. In any event get a lawyer, or at least consult with one....

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Clerk forgot to submit my motion, now what?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

Explain to the court what happened. Provide the contact information to the court for the clerk. ask for them to carry over whatever hearing is on...

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I would like to get my children back from the system but how do i do that with no income and on welfare?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

Poverty is generally an insufficient reason to take someone's children. I suggest that you consult the Utah Bar or you local Legal aid office to...

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Is information obtained through discovery public domain?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 11, 2014

Truth is often times a defense to accusations of Slander or Libel. That being said some things in a court proceeding are pubic, other things are...

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Utah or Federal Case law to support dismissing a FLSA unpaid overtime case because it was only a $10 unintentional mistake?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

Often times attorneys fees are part of the punishment for breaking the law. The FLSA incorporates Atty Fees in order to further discourage shady...

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Harassment at the work place?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 08, 2014

Are you also the victim of this behavior? Or are you asking if you can complain on someone else's behalf? Ask a S.H. lawyer in your area, or...

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After sent to prison can the judge change the sentence?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

I agree with you that there is a level of hypocrisy between what the young attractive female teachers who molest children tend to receive as...

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Do I object?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

Atty fees for what? The issue was reserved for trial so what would you be objecting to in the last hearing? You should get a lawyer or at least...

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How to get divorced when spouse doesn't cooperate.

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

Hire a lawyer, or go to a legal clinic and use the Utah OCAP program.

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Got in trouble for a DUI, Not much money to hire an attorney, will a court appointed one be just as good?

Matthew's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

Everything here is good. Modest means, payment plans, Some PD's are great.....

Matthew D Jefferson's Answers (318)

I live in utah and I have a loan company telling ne I'm going to be charged with fraud can they do that

Clerk forgot to submit my motion, now what?

I would like to get my children back from the system but how do i do that with no income and on welfare?

Is information obtained through discovery public domain?

Utah or Federal Case law to support dismissing a FLSA unpaid overtime case because it was only a $10 unintentional mistake?

Harassment at the work place?

After sent to prison can the judge change the sentence?

Do I object?

How to get divorced when spouse doesn't cooperate.

Got in trouble for a DUI, Not much money to hire an attorney, will a court appointed one be just as good?