Category: Criminal Defense
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Utah Law – Single Criminal Episode
In Utah law, the concept of a “single criminal episode” plays an important role in determining how multiple charges are prosecuted, sentenced, and sometimes even whether they can proceed at…
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Forcible Sodomy – Utah Code §76-5-403
Understand how Forcible Sodomy is defined under Utah Code §76-5-403, what actions can lead to charges, and the consequences of a conviction.
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State v. Bush, 2025 UT App 87
The Utah Appeals Court has recently released an opinion affirming the criminal mischief felony charge of Jeffrey Bush. Bush’s challenges of these convictions were all reviewed by the court and…
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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.