Category: Criminal Defense
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Stand Your Ground in Utah
Utah might apply its self-defense laws different than other states that have similarly written self-defense laws. Before defending yourself or your family or your home, make sure you really need…
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Fe en la relación abogado-cliente
Hace unos años, un viejo amigo de la secundaria se comunicó conmigo después de más de veinticinco años. Cuando le dije que soy abogado defensor penal, me respondió: “Es un…
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Qué hacer si usted o un ser querido es arrestado en Utah
Pocas experiencias son tan inquietantes como ser arrestado o ver a un ser querido pasar por esa situación. Las emociones se intensifican, aparece la confusión y el impulso de actuar…
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Probation Violations in Utah: What You Need to Know
We are not defined by our mistakes. Understanding probation violation laws in Utah is key to avoiding harsher punishments down the road.
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Early Removal from Utah’s Sex Offender Registry Is Possible
Utah law offers a path to early removal from the sex offender registry for those who can demonstrate real, lasting change—creating an opportunity to move forward after years of compliance…
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Drug Charges in Utah
Facing drug charges in Utah? Learn how Utah law handles possession, distribution, and penalties, plus what to expect after an arrest and how early decisions can impact your case.
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Drug Charges in Davis County Utah
Facing drug charges in Davis County? Learn how Utah law treats possession, distribution, and penalties, plus what to expect after an arrest and how early decisions can affect your case.
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State v. Young, 2026 UT App 64
A Utah conviction was reversed because the jury never heard a key defense. In State v. Young, the Court of Appeals held that even limited evidence can require a defense-of-habitation…
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San Juan County Courts in Utah: What Visitors Need to Know
Charged while visiting Monument Valley, Canyonlands National Park, or towns like Monticello? Learn how cases are handled in San Juan County courts and what steps to take next.
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Proving Theft Without a Witness
Defense strategy in Utah criminal theft charges requires an awareness of various options available to prosecutors to prove their case.
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Linked Criminal Cases in Utah
In Utah’s criminal justice system, defendants may face multiple charges that are listed as “linked” across different case numbers. This refers to cases that are factually or procedurally connected, even…
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Drug Charges in Utah: What They Mean and What to Expect
Drug charges in Utah range from simple possession to serious felonies. Penalties depend on the drug, amount, and circumstances, with consequences that can impact your record, freedom, and future.