by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
“Can” and “should” are two very different matters. Prior to 2021, Rule 16 of Utah’s Rules of Criminal Procedure suggested that a prosecutor’s obligation to provide discovery was triggered only when the defense asked for it. The rule...
by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Assault and aggravated assault charges are serious and could result in substantial jail and or prison time if convicted. To achieve the best results on your case, you need an experienced Utah criminal defense team on your side. Our criminal defense team has...
by Stone River Law | Nov 20, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Expungement is the most common process for clearing or sealing a criminal record in Utah. A 402 motion is another tool that may be used to reduce the level of a conviction. For those who may not qualify for relief through the expungement or 402 reduction processes, a...
by Stone River Law | Nov 19, 2023 | Expungements
What is a 402 Reduction in Utah? A 402 Reduction allows courts to lower the severity of a conviction by one or two degrees, which can make a significant difference in many areas of your life. If you’ve successfully completed probation or parole, or if you meet...
by Stone River Law | Nov 19, 2023 | Expungements
Utah Code 76-3-402 allows a court to reduce the level of a conviction by one step, or by two steps if the prosecution agrees with the request. Do I need a one-step or two-step reduction? Whether you need a one-step or a two-step reduction depends on what you want to...
by Stone River Law | Nov 19, 2023 | Expungements
A 402 reduction is not an automatic process. Even with a reduction agreed to as part of a plea agreement, a motion to reduce must still be filed with the court after completing probation or parole. You must also convince the judge that the reduction is “in the...
