Category: Criminal Defense
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Defending Misdemeanor Cases
Under Utah criminal law, a single misdemeanor charge can carry a penalty of up to one year in jail plus a fine and surcharge of up to $4,750. A misdemeanor conviction can also carry consequences beyond the courtroom,…
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Corpus Delicti Rule in Utah
Question: Do Utah courts utilize corpus delicti rules in criminal cases? Traditional Corpus Delicti Rule Under traditional corpus delicti rules used by Utah courts, a prosecutor in a criminal case generally cannot introduce evidence of a confession made…
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Utah Felony Defense Case Processes
This page is part of a series of web pages intended to give a general overview of the criminal case process in Utah’s court system. If you are facing felony criminal charges, the assistance of an experienced Utah…
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Criminal Defense in Utah Justice Courts
Utah’s justice courts have limited jurisdiction to hear criminal cases at only the class B misdemeanor level and below. But while these misdemeanors are less serious than felony or class A misdemeanor charges, the consequences of a conviction…
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Drunk Driving Charges in Utah
Utah prosecutors and judges take drunk driving charges seriously. Driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated can result in jail time, substantial fines, losing your license, having an ignition interlock device required in…
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Possession of Alcohol by a Minor – Defense Issues
Under Utah criminal law, it is unlawful for a minor to possess or consume alcohol, or to have any measurable concentration of alcohol as determined by a breath, blood, or urine test. Sometimes referred to as “consumption by…