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If I was arrested and released with out prejudice, can the property that was taken from me on my initial arrest be used against me in a new charge?

Were you released from custody with no criminal charges being filed?, or was your …

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Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates answered 1 year ago

Does the press or police department need my permission to release my name?

The press and local media outlets have the right to print and publish criminal …

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Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates answered 1 year ago

If I am currently on a misdemeanor probation and I am supposed to leave the country to go to Mexico with family for a week, should I go?

If the judge has denied your request to leave the country, and you still …

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Law Office Of Kevin Bessant & Associates answered 1 year ago

What to do when accused of a hit and run if there was no damage?

In Utah, a person involved in an accident must immediately and by the quickest …

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Pietryga Law Office answered 1 year ago

If charges were dropped by the victim, can the state still use their written statement for evidence?

No, unless there is some exception to the hearsay rule that applies. Most importantly, there …

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Pietryga Law Office answered 1 year ago