Basic Assault Charges can lead to Complex Legal Issues in Utah
Assault charges can arise from sometimes murky and confusing situations. When people hear of assault charges, they typically think someone attacked another person. Situations like a fight, argument, misunderstanding, or even an accident can lead to an arrest for assault. You might be shocked to find that you are currently dealing with similar charges, even […]
How Much Does a Criminal Defense Attorney Cost in Utah?
One of the largest questions people have is, “how much will it cost to work with a criminal defense lawyer in Salt Lake City?” The fact of the matter is that legal costs vary too widely from one attorney to another to answer this question directly. That being said, several things can affect the overall cost […]
How to find the Best DUI Attorney
By now, there is a reasonably good chance that you are aware of how severe Utah takes driving under the influence offenses. If you’re charged with a DUI violation, it is probably in your best interest to work with a criminal defense law firm. But that is not always enough; when the stakes are high, […]
What is forgery in Utah?
When people think of illegal activities, they usually think of “flashier” crimes. For example, breaking into a vehicle and stealing it or possessing illegal drugs. While news and media outlets typically bring these offenses to the front of our minds, many illegal activities can occur behind a work desk. These offenses are often referred to […]
Have you been charged with assaulting a bouncer?
If you have ever gone to a bar that gets interfered with by a rowdy client, this scene ought to seem familiar: it’s getting late, people have had an opportunity to get a couple of drinks in them. At the very least, one individual begins to get a little bit too loud, and individuals from […]
What if you are caught with another’s prescription drugs?
Medication possession charges commonly lug rigid fines. In Utah, the penalty for medicine’s belongings depends on the type and quantity of the medication located on an individual and the people’s past criminal background. Potential costs connecting to the property of prescription-only medication in Utah Unlawful ownership of a prescription-only medication Individuals might be convicted of […]
How can I get my record expunged in Utah?
We receive daily inquires regarding the expungement of convictions, dismissing convictions, and reducing felony judgments to misdemeanors. Here are the Utah options for someone who has completed probation. I hope this post helps demystify the procedures. Withheld judgment: Utah generally allows each person one withheld judgment, but not every offense will support a withheld judgment. […]
DNA is often wrong in criminal cases
Boise State University Professor Dr. Greg Hampikian is a Biologist whose work has identified persons wrongly accused and convicted of crimes. He is regarded as one of the foremost forensic DNA experts in the United States and beyond. He is the founder of the Idaho Innocence Project, which has helped exact hundreds of persons wrongly […]
Your Misdemeanor Case Matters – Juvenile Cases Matter Too
I was reminded this week how the impact of hiring an attorney could last long after a jury has reached a verdict, a settlement has been made, or a case has been dismissed. Many attorneys focus on the “big” cases – serious felonies, federal charges, large civil suits – they forget how important a “little” […]
What are the marijuana possession charges in Utah?
It may come as no surprise that Utah was one of the first states to outlaw marijuana. The criminalization of this substance happened clear back in 1915. As of this article’s writing, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Utah. Citizens who favor legalization for either medicinal or recreational use can find […]