Category: Criminal Defense
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Defending Drug Charges in Ogden
Controlled Substance Cases – Defense Issues A drug possession conviction in Ogden carries potential consequences that can include time in jail or prison, thousands of dollars in fines, loss of a driver license, and a range of probation…
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“Innocent Possession” in Utah Drug Cases
Legal Issues in Controlled Substance Defense While the defense of “innocent possession” is not expressly stated in the Utah criminal code, it is a valid defense that has been recognized by Utah’s appellate courts in drug and controlled substance…
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Common Mistakes in Criminal Defense
Mistakes Made in Utah Criminal Cases Defending against criminal charges in Utah often involves complex procedural and evidentiary rules, and can require in-depth analysis and application of statutes and case law. This page is intended to present general…
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Defense in Utah District Courts
Utah Criminal Defense Lawyers The Utah district court system has jurisdiction over all levels of criminal offenses, both felony and misdemeanor. Utah justice courts are limited in their jurisdiction to class B misdemeanor and lower level offenses. If…
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Criminal Trial Processes – Overview
Jury & Bench Trials in Utah Criminal Cases The right to a trial by jury is one of the most fundamental rights protected by our Constitution. Just being charged with a crime does not make you guilty. Instead,…
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Domestic Violence Charges in Utah
Criminal Defense in Domestic Violence Cases Domestic violence charges (“DV” charges) are taken seriously by Utah prosecutors and judges. Utah domestic violence cases can range in level from simple misdemeanors up to serious felony charges. The level of…