Category: Expungements
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Expunging a Dismissed PIA in Utah
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,…
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Expungement of Criminal Records in Utah
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…
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Writing an Effective Character Reference Letter
A Guide to Good Character Letters in Criminal Cases Character reference can significantly impact someone’s ability to make a positive impression. If you’ve been asked to write one, here’s a…
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Benefits of a 402 reduction?
Utah law provides options to reduce the long-term impact of your conviction, and a 402 Reduction is one of the fastest and most effective tools available.
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How many steps can a conviction be lowered using a 402 reduction?
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…
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What is the process for getting a 402 reduction in Utah? (2021)
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…
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Effects of an Expungement Order in Utah
Utah Code section 77-40a-401 controls what happens once an expungement order has been signed by the court. It sets out rules for distribution of the order by the Bureau (BCI)…
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Removal from Utah’s White Collar Crime Registry
Utah Code Title 77 Chapter 42 establishes a white collar crimes registry that is maintained by the office of the Utah Attorney General. Section 108 governs formal registry removal proceedings.…
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Utah’s Clean Slate Law
The State of Utah recently implemented its new “Clean Slate Law,” which means that many people with Utah criminal convictions may now have their convictions automatically expunged after required waiting…
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Clearing Your Record – Expungement in Utah
Utah’s expungement laws provide a path to clear your criminal record. An order to expunge records will allow you to respond to most questions or inquiries about past criminal charges…
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Expunging a Violent Felony Conviction
Expunging a violent felony conviction in Utah requires a preliminary step – having the felony conviction reduced to the misdemeanor level by filing a 402 motion to reduce the level…