Category: Criminal Defense
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State v Cesspooch, 2024 UT App 15
The Utah Court of Appeals addressed two related issues in this appeal from a conviction for possession of drug paraphernalia. These issues included: The defendant was accused of possession of…
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Summit County Jail, Utah
The Summit County Jail typically houses individuals who have been recently arrested, who are waiting for trial or resolution on a pending case, or who have been ordered to serve…
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Farmington Second District Court – Utah
Farmington’s Second District Court is the largest court serving Davis County. Felony and misdemeanor cases filed by the Davis County Attorney’s Office are normally heard in Farmington.
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Interlocutory Appeals in Utah Criminal Cases
An interlocutory appeal is one that is filed prior to a final judgment is entered. In most criminal cases, this will mean filing a petition for permission to appeal an…
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Victim or “Alleged” Victim in Utah Criminal Cases?
Changing the words we use to describe a situation can affect what we think about that situation. Using the term “victim” versus “alleged victim” in Utah’s criminal courts can change…
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Ogden Second District Court – Utah
Ogden’s Second District Court has exclusive jurisdiction over all felony and class A misdemeanor cases in Weber County, along with de novo justice court appeals.
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General Intent or Specific Intent in Utah Criminal Cases
Criminal charges in Utah can require proof of both a general intent (to do something) and a specific intent (usually related to an intended outcome).
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Davis County Justice Court
The Davis County Justice Court handles class B and C misdemeanor charges. Felony and class A misdemeanor charges are filed in district court. In either court, having an experienced criminal…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…