Category: Criminal Defense
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Limited Appearances in Utah Criminal Cases
Rule 75 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure governs the filing of a “limited” appearance of counsel, even in criminal cases. Because there is no relevant rule of criminal…
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Utah Expungement Lawyers
What is an expungement? An arrest or a criminal conviction can stay on a person’s record forever. An expungement can change that. An expungement is the official sealing of all…
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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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Utah Criminal Appeals Attorneys
If you believe you have been unjustly convicted of a crime, it is important to contact an attorney without delay. Specific time deadlines must be met in order to preserve…
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Utah Lawyers Defending Misdemeanor Charges
In Utah, a misdemeanor can be a serious conviction with lasting consequences. A single misdemeanor charge can carry penalties of up to a year in jail as well as fines…
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Defending Felony Charges in Utah
The right defense attorney can make a real difference when facing felony charges in Utah. The consequences of a conviction can be serious.
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Your Criminal Defense Team – Utah Attorneys
Our attorneys collaborate both in court and in the office. Strategy and legal brainstorming sessions are held regularly, and often spontaneously as our attorneys interact throughout the day. Our defense…
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Utah Justice Courts
Utah’s justice courts are restricted to handling misdemeanors at the class B or class C level, plus infractions. Any class A misdemeanor or felony charge must be filed in district…
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Invoking Spousal Testimonial Privilege in Utah
Utah’s spousal testimonial privilege is a legal protection that allows one spouse to refuse to testify against the other spouse in a criminal case. Article I Section 12 of the…
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Utah DUI Defense – Resources & Tools
Defense Stock Templates for Initial Case/Court Filings Case Law Updates – Appellate Court Decisions and Analysis Other Utah Courts – Resources Links
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What are the benefits of a 402 reduction?
The 402 reduction process gets its name from the the statute that authorizes the reduction – Utah Code section 76-3-402. This statute allows courts to reduce the level of a…
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Criminal Defense in Utah Justice Courts
Wondering how Utah’s justice courts work? This article explores the types of cases they handle, including misdemeanors and infractions, and the penalties they can impose. Discover what sets justice courts…