Category: Criminal Defense
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Burglary Defense in Davis County
Burglary Charges in Farmington and Davis County A conviction for aggravated burglary in Utah can result in a sentence of life in prison. Having an experienced criminal defense attorney is critical to ensuring that your rights are protected.…
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Davis County Expungement Lawyer
Criminal convictions, records of arrest, or even court records showing a dismissed charge can affect your life in many ways. Obtaining a court-ordered expungement of your Utah criminal records can open doors, by allowing you to answer many…
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Riverdale Justice Court Information
The Riverdale Justice Court has jurisdiction over misdemeanor charges at the class C and class B level that take place inside the borders of Riverdale, Utah. Examples of Class B and C misdemeanor charges commonly heard in the justice…
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Expunging a Violent Felony Conviction
Can a violent felony be expunged? Yes, but some additional steps will be required. The Utah Expungement Act prevents the direct expungement of felony convictions that are classified as violent felonies. However, there are potential alternatives that can…
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Concealed Firearm Permits & Denials
Utah’s Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Criminal Identification (“BCI”) is tasked with reviewing applications for concealed firearm permits (concealed carry permits) in Utah. Certain circumstances will result in an automatic hard denial. Other denials can involve circumstances…
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Character Letters in Criminal Cases
Character reference letters can play an important role in defending a criminal case. While “character” is normally not at issue in a jury trial, questions character and conduct arise in the context of negotiations, sentencing, and general mitigation.…