Category: Criminal Defense
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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…
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Criminal Convictions & Consequences
Collateral Consequences of a Criminal Conviction in Utah Collateral consequences are those that do not come directly from the court’s sentencing or probation orders. Instead, collateral consequences are penalties or…
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Can I be convicted of a crime if didn’t complete it?
Attempted Crimes under Utah Law An “attempt” to commit an offense is the most common “inchoate” (or incomplete) crime. Solicitation and conspiracy are also considered inchoate crimes. In cases involving…
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Can your attorneys give second opinions on criminal appeals issues?
Our attorneys at Stone River Law offer second opinions on criminal appeals, providing a fresh perspective on your case. We review court records to identify errors and assess the likelihood…