Category: Criminal Defense
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Draper City Justice Court
Defending Criminal Charges in Draper The Draper City Justice Court has jurisdiction over class C and class B misdemeanor charges that occur within the city limits of Draper City, Utah. Although justice courts hear only lower level misdemeanor…
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Marijuana Charges in Salt Lake
*** Please Note: Laws in Utah regarding marijuana have changed significantly over the years. This article is posted for historical perspective only and does not reflect current Utah law. Contact an attorney if you are facing charges or…
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Aggravated Felony Charges
Defending Serious Felony Crimes in Salt Lake Aggravated felony crimes in Salt Lake County are prosecuted aggressively by the Salt Lake District Attorney’s Office. If you are facing an aggravated criminal charge, you need an experienced Utah criminal lawyer on…
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Alcohol-Related Crimes in Salt Lake City
Defending Alcohol-Related Charges in Salt Lake City An alcohol-related criminal conviction in Salt Lake City can result in jail time, substantial fines, losing your driver’s license, and more. Contact us today to see how the right attorney can…
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Criminal Trial Processes – Instructions
Preliminary Instructions to the Jury Following the jury selection process, the jury in a Utah criminal case is sworn by the court clerk. The judge then gives preliminary instructions to the jury. While the court waits until the…
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Criminal Trial Processes – Choosing a Jury
Jury Selection and Voir Dire Jury selection begins by calling in a panel of prospective jurors (sometimes called a “venire”). In Utah, prospective jurors are chosen at random from a list of registered voters or driver license records. …