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As long as what you did was to protect yourself, you can claim self-defense. I would probably try to negotiate a lesser charge, and if that didn't... Read Answer
Under Utah law, there is no separate crime of being an accessory. If you are an accessory, you are just as guilty as the one who commits the actual... Read Answer
It depends on the judge. Some judges will give you credit for time served on another matter, but most will not.
Attempted theft?, but even that would be hard to prove. If you were not supposed to be in the house, there might be a charge of burglary/breaking... Read Answer
In juvenile court, yes. In adult court, probably not, but it depends on the judge.
You need to over his head at the police department, and have a supervisor file the report.
Where in the legal process are you? You should be able to get an attorney, and if you can't afford one, public defenders are usually very good... Read Answer
Depending on what the prosecuting attorney will do, the most lesser charge is an attempt, or possibly an attempted theft.
A civil matter should not have any effect on a criminal matter.
You may well have a good case, but you need to talk with an attorney who handles civil rights complaints. I certainly would plead not guilty to both... Read Answer
You just need to file a motion for a continuance, and state in the motion the reason for the continuance. If the reason is valid, most judges will... Read Answer
Whenever I have had two experts disagree about competency, the court had invariably ordered a third evaluation. I would try to get the public... Read Answer
You have to contact the prosecutor and tell him you want the protective order lifted. He may refuse, and wait until the hearing in front of the... Read Answer
Hire an attorney to bring an order to show cause as to why that person should not be held in contempt, sent to jail or fined for violating the... Read Answer
You can date anyone of any age, but if he does have sex with you before you are 18, he could go to prison. Just a word of caution against any chance... Read Answer
I think there is a violation, and would challenge the stop.
Yes, they could still charge you with something. If your friend is willing to admit to what he did, though, you could still get the charges... Read Answer
Part of the problem you have is that part of your restrictions result from federal law.. Even if you had been charged with a different offense that... Read Answer
No. Depending on what evidence there is to support the allegation, the police or prosecutor may or may not do anything, but it is always worth the... Read Answer
She is not entitled to an attorney if the charge is an infraction which I don't believe it is. She needs to retain an attorney to fight the charge,... Read Answer
Not likely. When you blow off the court for a whole year, and only come in because of new charges, judges are not very impressed. He is lucky that... Read Answer
I always recommend hiring an attorney, especially if you do not qualify for a public defender. Video proof is not the only proof the store may have,... Read Answer
Never heard of it. Bail has two purposes: to make sure you appear for the next hearing, and to make sure you do not get any violations while... Read Answer
You can sue her civilly to get them back, or file a complaint with the police, and have her charged with theft.
If you can identify who took the money, you can sue for fraudulent representation, among other things. The real problems will be identifying the... Read Answer