Category: Criminal Defense
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Waiving Preliminary Hearing
Unless there is some strategic advantage to be gained, it is rarely advisable to waive any constitutional right. In Utah felony criminal cases, the defendant’s right to a preliminary hearing is guaranteed via constitutional due process. Consider carefully…
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O-R Release in Utah Criminal Cases
When a person is arrested or “booked” into jail in a Utah criminal case, there are a number of options for obtaining the defendant’s release while the criminal case is pending. An “O-R” release (“own recognizance” release) is…
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Bail and Bond in Utah
The Utah Constitution prohibits courts from imposing excessive bail in a criminal case. Determining what is “excessive” is not always an easy process. The original bail amount imposed in many cases will be set based only on input…
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Plea in Abeyance Agreements
Utah Criminal Defense Options An abeyance agreement (plea in abeyance) in a Utah criminal case is a negotiated resolution that can provide a way to avoid a conviction, stay out of jail, and ultimately have your case dismissed.…
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Davis County Courts Directory
If you have been charged with a crime in any of these Davis County courts, contact us today. See the difference the right criminal defense attorney can make in your case. District Courts and Juvenile Court in Davis…
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Utah Bail Bond Information
Criminal Defense in Utah In most Utah criminal cases, a defendant is constitutionally entitled to have a bail set by the court. But in many cases, the initial bail set by the court may be too high for…