Category: Criminal Defense
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Utah Clean Slate Laws
** PLEASE NOTE – The Utah legislature has made multiple changes to Utah’s expungement statutes, most of which have created expanded options for clearing past criminal records. This page does not contact information on all of the changes…
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Expungement Waiting Times
Does the waiting period for expungement eligibility in Utah start when the case is closed or when State Debt Collections files a satisfaction of judgment with the court? Utah Code 77-40-105 governs the preliminary requirements for eligibility for…
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Expungement Hearings in Utah – Yes and No
Are courts in Utah required to hold a hearing on an expungement petition? Utah law provides both a clear “yes” and a clear “no” answer to this question. Unopposed Expungement Petitions Under the Utah Expungement Act, Utah Code…
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Entrapment Defense in Utah
Entrapment as a Defense in Utah Criminal Cases An entrapment defense can form an important part of a successful criminal defense strategy in Utah. To understand entrapment, we can use fishing as an analogy. A hook is not…
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Lineup Procedures in Criminal Cases
Lineup identifications are a common investigative tool used by Utah police. Photo lineups and in-person lineups present different potential problems.
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DUI in Utah – Actual Physical Control
Utah’s DUI statutes contain “actual physical control” language that can allow a prosecutor to charge you with DUI in Utah even if you are not driving. It may seem counterintuitive, but you can be charged and convicted of…