Category: Criminal Defense
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Criminal Trial Processes – Instructions
Preliminary Instructions to the Jury Following the jury selection process, the jury in a Utah criminal case is sworn by the court clerk. The judge then gives preliminary instructions to the jury. While the court waits until the…
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Criminal Trial Processes – Choosing a Jury
Jury Selection and Voir Dire Jury selection begins by calling in a panel of prospective jurors (sometimes called a “venire”). In Utah, prospective jurors are chosen at random from a list of registered voters or driver license records. …
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Defending Sexual Assault Charges
Facing prosecution for sex offenses in Utah’s criminal courts can carry lifelong consequences. Having the best legal representation is critical.
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Avoid the Worst-Case Scenario
Avoiding Disaster in Utah Criminal Cases Facing criminal charges in Utah is a serious matter. The worst-case scenario outcome even in a minor misdemeanor case can have devastating consequences. But in most cases, focusing on the worst-case scenario…
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402 Reductions in Utah
A 402 reduction under Utah law can reduce a felony conviction to the misdemeanor level and may help in restoring expungement eligibility.
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Davis County DUI Defense
Challenging a DUI Charge in Utah A Davis County DUI conviction can mean jail time, fines, losing your license, increased insurance rates, an ignition interlock, probation, and more. Potential Defense Strategies A successful DUI defense may require legal…