Criminal Weapons Offenses in Utah
Utah is relatively loose with its gun property legislations. In an initiative to safeguard your 2nd Amendment rights, it is lawful for many Utahans to bring a weapon; however, an authorization may be required to lug a hidden weapon. Still, Utah law does restrict that can have a gun, whether it might be filled or […]
Four Reasons Why You Should Not Represent Yourself In A Criminal Case
Anyone has the right to represent themselves in the court of law under the Sixth Amendment; however, this is not always a good idea. The United States justice system was created around the principle that any person has to be proven guilty under a court of law, rather than in public opinion. Under the Sixth […]
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 […]
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 […]
What are the Different Kinds of Pleas I can make?
There are essentially three types of pleas that can be made in a criminal case. This includes guilty, not guilty, or no contest. This article takes a brief look at each plea and the potential ramifications thereof. Guilty When a person pleads guilty, they admit to and accept the charges placed against them. Usually, an SLC […]
Employer Criminal Background Check
Many people report that it is difficult to get their life back on track once they leave jail or prison. There seems to be a stigma against those who have paid their debt to society by serving their time. It is asserted that it is not fair that they have a difficult time finding employment. […]
If I get a DUI in Utah do I lose my license?
The short answer is yes; in almost every case, if you receive a DUI charge in Utah, you will lose your license. Nearly every state in the Nation participates in what is called the administrative license suspension laws. Under these laws, there are two ways that you can have your license confiscated and suspended. By refusing to take […]
Probation and Parole Violations
Probation and parole, although related concepts, are quite different things. Probation can be part of the sentence given when someone is convicted of a crime; it can be provided instead of or in combination with jail time. Parole is only granted after someone has served some or most of his/her jail sentence, and even then, […]
Public Intoxication
In addition to the various DUI and DWI charges that are often associated with alcohol, there is also the charge of public intoxication, which seems to be a catch-all for those under the influence of mind-altering drugs, but not behind the wheel of a vehicle. While you cannot be arrested simply for being drunk in […]
Assault and Battery
Because the two are so frequently lumped together in speech, and often occur together in action, assault and battery are often treated as one idea or charge. However, assault is something different from battery, and each one has other consequences within the legal system. Assault is putting another person in fear of bodily harm through […]