by Stone River Law | Sep 25, 2023 | Expungements
Utah Code Title 77 Chapter 42 establishes a white collar crimes registry that is maintained by the office of the Utah Attorney General. Section 108 governs formal registry removal proceedings. But removal can also be achieved by reducing the level of the conviction...
by Stone River Law | Sep 22, 2023 | Criminal Defense
In 2023, the Legislature enacted a new section of the Utah Code – section 76-6-106.1 governing the crime of “property damage or destruction.” This new section does not create a new crime, per se, but instead separates the offense constituting...
by Stone River Law | Sep 12, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Rule 75 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure governs the filing of a “limited” appearance of counsel, even in criminal cases. Because there is no relevant rule of criminal procedure rule addressing limited appearances, the civil rule applies. See Utah R....
by Stone River Law | Sep 7, 2023 | Criminal Defense
What is an expungement? An arrest or a criminal conviction can stay on a person’s record forever. An expungement can change that. An expungement is the official sealing of all court records, arrest records, and associated investigation and detention records. The...
by Stone River Law | Sep 7, 2023 | Expungements
The State of Utah recently implemented its new “Clean Slate Law,” which means that many people with Utah criminal convictions may now have their convictions automatically expunged after required waiting periods have passed. To find out if you qualify, the State has...
by Stone River Law | Sep 7, 2023 | Criminal Defense
If you believe you have been unjustly convicted of a crime, it is important to contact an attorney without delay. Specific time deadlines must be met in order to preserve the right to appeal. If appropriate notice is not filed with the court, the appellate courts may...
