Category: Criminal Defense
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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…
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District Courts – Criminal Defense in Utah
Utah’s district courts handle the most serious criminal cases. The stakes are high, and having the right criminal defense team on your side can make a real difference.
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Clearing Your Record – Expungement in Utah
Utah’s expungement laws provide a path to clear your criminal record. An order to expunge records will allow you to respond to most questions or inquiries about past criminal charges…
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Felony Defense and Case Strategy in Utah
Knowledge is power. Being charged with a felony can be frightening, but knowing what to expect and your options will help you make the bestinformed decisions. Giving up is not…
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Defense Strategy in Misdemeanor Cases
Finding the Right Strategy for the Best Results A misdemeanor charge is less serious than a felony charge, but still carries significant potential penalties, including jail time. A misdemeanor conviction…
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Sentencing in Utah – Aggravating & Mitigating Factors
What factors can be considered by a judge at a sentencing hearing? In most Utah criminal cases, the sentencing judge has significant discretion in deciding what penalties to impose, whether…
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Expunging a Violent Felony Conviction
Expunging a violent felony conviction in Utah requires a preliminary step – having the felony conviction reduced to the misdemeanor level by filing a 402 motion to reduce the level…