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 […]
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. […]
Self-Defense vs. Assault
In Utah, you are allowed to protect yourself and your family by physical means. However, the difference between assaults may not always be as transparent as simply saying, “it was in self-defense.” Regardless of how justifiable your actions may seem, police can impose an assault charge based on their discretion. It comes down to what the law […]
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 […]
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 […]
Arson Part: 1
Arson is a crime that comes in many different degrees and names. At its most basic level, arson is the act of willfully and intentionally lighting someone else’s (or your own) property or things (perhaps even with a person(s) inside the intended target) on fire, with the desired result being incineration. Using explosives to destroy […]
Juvenile Criminal Defense
Under Utah law, a juvenile is someone who is under the age of 21 and has broken or violated the law – whether the law is local, state, or federal – before their eighteenth birthday. Youths under the age of fourteen are not responsible for criminal conduct or the violation of laws. When a juvenile […]
Robbery
As defined by Utah code, title 76, chapter 6, section 301, robbery occurs when someone “unlawfully and intentionally takes or attempts to take personal property in possession of another from his person, or immediate presence, against his will, through force or fear, and with a purpose or intent to deprive the person permanently or temporarily […]