by Stone River Law | Jun 28, 2023 | Expungements
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 as though the arrest or conviction did not occur. The process for expunging records...
by Stone River Law | Jun 19, 2023 | Criminal Defense
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 an option. The experienced attorneys at Utah’s Stone River Law are prepared to defend...
by Stone River Law | Jun 19, 2023 | Criminal Defense
A misdemeanor charge is less serious than a felony charge, but still carries significant potential penalties, including jail time. A misdemeanor conviction in Utah can become part of your criminal record. Collateral consequences can affect your life even after the...
by Stone River Law | Jun 4, 2023 | Criminal Defense
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 to impose jail or prison time, or whether to place a person on probation....
by Stone River Law | Jun 4, 2023 | Expungements
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 of conviction. Convictions Not Eligible The Utah Expungement Act, section...
by Stone River Law | Jun 4, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Collateral consequences are those that do not come directly from the court’s sentencing or probation orders. Instead, collateral consequences are penalties or limitations that result from third-party action taken based on information and records coming from the...
