Category: Criminal Defense
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Do I have to appear in person at an arraignment?
Wondering if you need to appear in person at an arraignment in Utah? Learn about your options, including remote appearances and representation through counsel. Understand what’s required, the consequences of…
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Criminal Mischief – Utah Domestic Violence Attorneys
A charge of criminal mischief in Utah most commonly involves the intentional damage to or destruction of property owned by another person. Vandalism often falls under Utah’s definition of criminal…
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Can police search my car when I am pulled over for speeding?
Police conduct during a traffic stop is limited by Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure. If police observe a traffic violation, they can stop the vehicle and question…
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Can I resolve my case at the arraignment?
In misdemeanor cases, you can sometimes resolve your case at the first hearing (arraignment). Generally, however, this will mean some kind of conviction will be entered on your record. By…
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Can I be charged with texting while driving on private property?
Utah’s distracted driving law, Section 41-6a-1716, strictly prohibits engaging in activities like reading, writing, texting, typing, or accessing the internet with your hands while driving. But what does this mean…
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Can I be “around” guns if I am a restricted person?
Legal Restrictions on Firearms in Utah In Utah, the law forbids restricted individuals from buying, transferring, possessing, or using firearms or dangerous weapons. This includes having custody or control over…
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Can a victim waive the no-contact provisions of a jail release agreement?
In Utah, individuals arrested on domestic violence charges often face restrictions under a jail release agreement, including no contact with the alleged victim. An attorney can guide you through the…
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Can a prosecutor wait to provide discovery until the defense asks for it?
“Can” and “should” are two very different matters. Prior to 2021, Rule 16 of Utah’s Rules of Criminal Procedure suggested that a prosecutor’s obligation to provide discovery was triggered only…
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Assault Defense Lawyers in Layton
Assault and aggravated assault charges are serious and could result in substantial jail and or prison time if convicted. To achieve the best results on your case, you need an…
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Alternatives to Expungement in Utah
Expungement is the most common process for clearing or sealing a criminal record in Utah. A 402 motion is another tool that may be used to reduce the level of…
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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…