by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Many of our clients ask whether they should start counseling before their criminal case is resolved. In most cases, the answer is yes. Over 90% of criminal cases in Utah are settled through plea agreements. When your attorney negotiates on your behalf, they use the...
by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Iron County is part of Utah’s Fifth Judicial District. Cedar City is largest city, and home to the county’s two busiest criminal courts — the Iron County District Court and the Iron County Justice Court. District Court or Justice Court? The Iron...
by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Understanding Washington County’s Courts Washington County falls within Utah’s Fifth Judicial District, with St. George as its largest city. The St. George District Court and the Washington County Justice Court handle the majority of criminal cases in the...
by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
The process depends on the nature and severity of your felony. There are certain felonies that are not eligible to be expunged. These include first-degree felonies, felony DUIs, violent and capital felonies, registerable sex or child abuse offenses, or felony...
by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
The first hearing in a misdemeanor criminal case is normally the “arraignment” hearing, where the judge will read the charges formally filed in the case and ask the defendant to enter plea of either guilty or not guilty. In Utah felony cases, the...
by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Under Utah law, an “acquittal” and a “not guilty” verdict have essentially the same meaning. But neither of these terms is a declaration that the defendant is factually innocent. The criminal justice system relies on a presumption of innocence...
