by Megan Fowles | Oct 28, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Expungements
Identity Gets Lost in the System Once someone is charged, the system gives them a label: defendant, offender, convict. These words are supposed to be neutral. In reality, they reduce people to one moment in their lives — often the worst one. The system stops asking...
by Megan Fowles | Mar 12, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Expungements
What is Expungement in Utah? Expungement is the legal process of removing a criminal record from public view. If a record is expunged, it will not appear in most background checks, and individuals can legally state that they have not been convicted of the expunged...
by Stone River Law | Jan 21, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Expungements
Legal terminology can be tricky and many states give different meanings to the same word. “Expunction” is a term used by some other states to refer to various processes of cleaning or clearing a person’s criminal record. In Utah, expungement, pardon,...
by Megan Fowles | Jan 8, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Expungements
The law was groundbreaking in its scope, targeting low-level offenses such as drug possession, theft, and traffic violations. Advocates hoped it would provide a second chance for thousands of Utahns, enabling them to rebuild their lives free from the shadow of past...
by Megan Fowles | Dec 11, 2024 | Expungements
Navigating Utah’s expungement system on your own may seem doable, but legal experts caution against it. Utah’s rules, procedures, and court systems demand precision and strategy—making professional legal representation a crucial advantage. Expungement Laws...
by Bradley Henderson | Dec 9, 2024 | Criminal Defense, Expungements
Not in Utah In the wake of President Biden’s controversial pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, many are asking: Is the power to pardon inherently political? Does it cater only to the elite? Utah offers a refreshing counterpoint—one that prioritizes merit and personal...
