Utah's Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Identification ("BCI") is tasked with reviewing applications for concealed firearm permits … [Read more...]
Character Letters in Criminal Cases
Character reference letters can play an important role in defending a criminal case. While “character” is normally not at issue in a jury trial, … [Read more...]
Refusing Field Sobriety Tests in Utah DUI Cases
As an important first point -- there is a legal distinction between "standardized field sobriety tests" and a chemical test of breath, blood, or urine … [Read more...]
DUI Defense Attorneys – Southern Utah
When facing prosecution for DUI, you want a good defense attorney on your side. Attorneys defending DUI cases need to understand more than just the … [Read more...]
The Defense Case at Trial
Defendant's Decision to Testify Because the prosecution always has the burden of proof in a criminal case, the prosecution presents its case first. … [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...]
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...]
