by Stone River Law | Aug 8, 2024 | Expungements
Will a Dismissed Case Show Up on My Record? A plea in abeyance usually leads to the complete dismissal of the charges against you. However, that doesn’t mean court records, police reports, and prosecution records automatically disappear from government databases....
by Stone River Law | Aug 6, 2024 | Expungements
Utah’s expungement processes provide a path to clear criminal records and, in most situations, will allow a person to respond to questions or inquiries about past criminal charges as though the arrest or conviction did not occur. Formal expungement can be complicated,...
by Megan Fowles | Aug 4, 2024 | Expungements
A Guide to Good Character Letters in Criminal Cases If you’ve been asked to write one, here’s a straightforward guide to help you craft a compelling letter. Addressing the Letter It’s important to address the letter appropriately. Here are some...
by Stone River Law | Nov 19, 2023 | Expungements
What is a 402 Reduction in Utah? A 402 Reduction allows courts to lower the severity of a conviction by one or two degrees, which can make a significant difference in many areas of your life. If you’ve successfully completed probation or parole, or if you meet...
by Stone River Law | Nov 19, 2023 | Expungements
Utah Code 76-3-402 allows a court to reduce the level of a conviction by one step, or by two steps if the prosecution agrees with the request. Do I need a one-step or two-step reduction? Whether you need a one-step or a two-step reduction depends on what you want to...
by Stone River Law | Nov 19, 2023 | Expungements
A 402 reduction is not an automatic process. Even with a reduction agreed to as part of a plea agreement, a motion to reduce must still be filed with the court after completing probation or parole. You must also convince the judge that the reduction is “in the...
