Marijuana possession charges in the Salt Lake area can carry penalties including jail time, a criminal record, losing your driver license, and more. … [Read more...]
402 Reduction for Parolees Too
Exciting news for anyone who has served prison time and then successfully completed parole! Utah's legislature in 2021 enacted amendments that now … [Read more...]
402 Reduction Process in Utah
A felony conviction can be reduced to a misdemeanor, or a misdemeanor can be reduced to a lower degree by filing a motion under Utah Code section … [Read more...]
NHTSA SFST Training – Participant Manual (Refresher)
NOTICE: The material posted on this page is intended for use by attorneys defending clients facing criminal prosecution in Utah. The information … [Read more...]
Utah Clean Slate Laws
In March of 2019, Utah became the second state in the nation to pass Clean Slate laws. Under Utah Clean Slate laws, individuals with eligible criminal … [Read more...]
Expungement Waiting Times
Does the waiting period for expungement eligibility in Utah start when the case is closed or when State Debt Collections files a satisfaction of … [Read more...]
Expungement Hearings in Utah – Yes and No
Are courts in Utah required to hold a hearing on an expungement petition? Utah law provides both a clear "yes" and a clear "no" answer to this … [Read more...]
Entrapment Defense in Utah
An entrapment defense can form an important part of a successful criminal defense strategy in Utah. To understand entrapment, we can use fishing as an … [Read more...]
Lineup Procedures in Criminal Cases
Appropriate lineup procedures in criminal cases play an important role in making accurate identifications. Lineup identifications are a common … [Read more...]
DUI in Utah – Actual Physical Control
Utah's DUI statutes contain "actual physical control" language that can allow a prosecutor to charge you with DUI in Utah even if you are not … [Read more...]
