Category: Criminal Defense
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Invocation of Fifth Amendment by Witness
Handling a Witness Claiming the Right to Remain Silent The invocation of Fifth Amendment privileges by a witness at trial presents significant legal issues. Depending on the circumstances, it can create potential problems and possible advantages to either…
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Spousal Privilege – Subpoenas and Your Rights
Do I have to testify against my spouse in Utah if I am subpoenaed? Utah’s State Constitution provides protection to spouses who are subpoenaed to testify against their own spouse in a criminal case. Article I, Section 12…
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Are synthetic cannabinoids (spice) legal in Utah?
Please Note: Utah law regarding marijuana and cannabis has changed significantly since this post was originally published. Contact an attorney directly if you have questions regarding the legality of any substances or if you have been accused of…
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Salt Lake County Pretrial Services
If you are arrested in Salt Lake County, you may be eligible for release under a program that does not require posting bond or paying fees to a bail bonds company. A release with supervision through Salt Lake…
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Burglary Defense in Salt Lake
Defending Burglary Cases in Salt Lake City and County If you are convicted of burglary in Salt Lake City, you could be facing prison time and thousands of dollars in fines. Successfully defending burglary case requires a criminal lawyer with experience,…
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Avoiding Absurdity in Statutory Interpretation
Posted September 15, 2017. The following represents one lawyer’s poor attempt at humor in legal analysis. If you are facing criminal prosecution, please contact us directly to see how an experienced criminal defense attorney can make a difference…