Category: Criminal Defense
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Protective Order Provisions – Constitutionality
Is the “stay away” language of a Utah protective order unconstitutionally vague? In some jurisdictions, it is standard practice for a protective order to state a specific distance which a respondent to the protective order must “stay away”…
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Should I represent myself?
Do I need to hire a defense lawyer for a criminal case? Hiring an attorney to handle your criminal defense case in Utah can be one of the most important decisions you make. An experienced criminal defense lawyer…
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Accomplice Liability in Utah Criminal Defense
Utah Code 76-2-202 – Accomplice Liability Under Utah criminal law, a defendant charged, convicted, and punished for a crime, regardless of whether the defendant committed the crime directly or as an accomplice. Under Utah’s accomplice liability statute, criminal…
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Criminal Conspiracy – Making Plans
Can I be charged for just making plans to commit a crime? Conspiring or agreeing with another person to commit a crime can, itself, be punished as a crime under Utah law. Even if the underlying crime itself…
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Probation Violations – Statute of Limitations?
Is there a statute of limitations on probation violations in Utah? The time requirements for filing a probation violation in Utah are different from the requirements for filing regular criminal charges. An ordinary statute of limitations sets time…
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Transferred Intent in Utah Criminal Cases
Certain criminal offenses in Utah require a specific intent to cause harm, injury, or damage to either a person or property. For these offenses, in addition to the intent to commit an act, the prosecutor must prove also…