Category: Criminal Defense
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Financial Crimes in Utah
Defending Financial Crime and Fraud Charges Typical financial crimes inn Utah involve allegations that a defendant obtained possession or control over money or property of another by means of fraud or misuse of authority over the person’s funds…
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Possession of a Weapon with Intent to Assault
Criminal charges can be filed even if no assault is committed. Simply possessing a dangerous weapon “with the intent to unlawfully assault another” can result in a year in jail and thousands of dollars in fines, even if…
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Unlawful Control of a Motor Vehicle (aka Joyriding)
A criminal charge for joyriding requires proof that a person took unauthorized control over a motor vehicle, with the intent to only “temporarily” deprive the owner thereof. In plain English, think of it as borrowing without permission.
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Fourth Amendment – Unreasonable Searches
Constitutional Protections in Utah Criminal Cases The Fourth Amendment guarantees protection against unreasonable warrantlesssearches and seizures. If the police have obtained evidence in violation of the Fourth Amendment, that evidence may be ordered suppressed by a judge. As…
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Using Force to Defend Your Home
Defense of Habitation – Affirmative Defenses in Utah Using force to defend your home can form the foundation of an affirmative defense under Utah criminal Utah law. But your right to defend your home is not identical to…