Category: Criminal Defense
-
Clinton City Justice Court
The Clinton City Justice Court has jurisdiction over infractions, class B and class C misdemeanor charges occurring within Clinton’s borders. Other more serious offenses, including felonies and class A misdemeanors…
-
Sunset City Justice Court
The Sunset City Justice Court plays an important role in the local criminal justice system, addressing infractions and class B and class C misdemeanor charges that occur within the boundaries…
-
Justice Court – Syracuse, Utah
The Syracuse City Justice Court plays a critical role in the local judiciary, handling infractions and class B and class C misdemeanor charges occurring within Syracuse, Utah. Any felony or…
-
Clearfield Justice Court, Davis County
Utah’s Clearfield Justice Court plays an essential role in the local government judicial system, addressing infractions and class B and class C misdemeanor charges that occur within the boundaries of…
-
Should I start counseling while my criminal case is still pending?
Many of our clients ask whether they should start counseling before their criminal case is resolved. In most cases, the answer is yes. Over 90% of criminal cases in Utah…
-
Criminal Defense in Iron County, Utah
Iron County is part of Utah’s Fifth Judicial District. Cedar City is largest city, and home to the county’s two busiest criminal courts — the Iron County District Court and…
-
Criminal Defense in Washington County, Utah
Washington County’s criminal cases are handled by the St. George District Court for felonies and serious misdemeanors, while justice courts manage lower-level misdemeanors. Knowing which court is handling your case…
-
How can I clear a felony conviction from my record in Utah?
The process depends on the nature and severity of your felony. There are certain felonies that are not eligible to be expunged. These include first-degree felonies, felony DUIs, violent and…
-
What is the first felony court hearing in Utah?
The first hearing in a misdemeanor criminal case is normally the “arraignment” hearing, where the judge will read the charges formally filed in the case and ask the defendant to…
-
What is the difference between acquittal and a not guilty verdict?
Under Utah law, an “acquittal” and a “not guilty” verdict have essentially the same meaning. But neither of these terms is a declaration that the defendant is factually innocent. The…
-
What is an arraignment hearing?
In a misdemeanor criminal case, the arraignment hearing is the first court hearing held. The judge will read the formal charges and ask the defendant to enter a plea of…
-
What if I cannot appear in person at arraignment?
There can be circumstances that simply make it impossible or impractical to be physically present at a scheduled criminal arraignment hearing. Health and distance are two common reasons, but there…