Category: 402 Reductions
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Expungements – Violent Felony Charges
While a violent felony may not be initially eligible for expungement, there are other options that may be available for clearing your criminal record. A 402 reduction can sometimes be used to restore eligibility. Pardon is another option…
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Serving Jail Time to Close – Better Options
Should I agree to serve jail time just to close a case after a probation violation? If a prosecutor or probation officer is willing to recommend either a short jail term to close a Utah probation case or,…
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402 Reductions in Utah – FAQ
Utah Code section 76-3-402 gives courts the authority to reduce the level of a conviction, even after a sentence has been fully served or on completion of probation or parole. This kind of reduction can help restore expungement…
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Utah 402 Reductions and Plea Agreements
Question: If a prosecutor in Utah agreed to a 402 reduction as part of a plea bargain (plea agreement), does he 402 reduction happen automatically? Answer: Utah Code Ann. 76-3-402 provides that a person who successfully completes probation…
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402 Reduction Motions in Salt Lake
Reducing Your Convictions – Opening Doors Having a felony on your record can cause problems in many areas of your life. But you may be able to have your felony convictions reduced to misdemeanors using what is commonly called a “402 reduction”…
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402 Reduction for Parolees Too
Exciting news for anyone who has served prison time and then successfully completed parole! Utah’s legislature in 2021 enacted amendments that now allow a 402 reduction after successfully completing either probation OR parole. Utah Code 76-3-402 – Probation…