Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Utah
On a federal level, are pending unrelated criminal charges allowed in a civil suit?
Asked on 12/11/09, 2:31 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren
Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.
Pending charges should not be admitted since the are only charges. Until the chrges are resolved they only represent a possible conviction. There is a presumption of innocence.
Answered on 12/17/09, 7:33 am