by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Pleading no contest means exactly that – you are not contesting the charges against you. Procedurally, this has the same effect as a guilty plea, but you are technically not admitting guilt to the charges. But a plea of either guilty or no contest will both...
by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Understanding Your Rights The U.S. Constitution guarantees the presumption of innocence, meaning everyone is considered innocent until proven guilty. This is more than just a legal formality—it’s a fundamental right. The prosecution must prove you’re...
by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
People in the State of Utah are protected against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government under the State and Federal Constitutions. If the government wants to perform a search or seizure of your private property, a police officer is generally required to...
by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Utah law provides a minimum prison term of one year and a maximum of 15 years for most second-degree felony convictions. The Board of Pardons and Parole ultimately determines how much of that prison term is served. In most cases, the judge has the option of suspending...
by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Understanding Your Options and Potential Penalties in Utah Third-degree felony charges in Utah carry potential penalties that include up to five years in prison and thousands of dollars in fines. But these maximum potential penalties do not necessarily represent the...
by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Constitutional due process and double jeopardy protections affect the question of when a prosecutor can file new or different charges in a criminal case. Utah’s Rule 4(d) of the Rules of Criminal Procedure provides that a prosecutor can file an amended...
