Category: Criminal Defense
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Utah Criminal Appeals Attorney
If you have been wrongfully convicted of a crime in Utah, it is critical to contact anexperienced criminal defense attorney immediately. The appellate process can be complicated, and there are critical time deadlines that must be met in…
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Failure to Give Miranda Warnings
What happens if I was not read my Miranda rights? On television, police officers customarily begin reading suspects their Miranda rights as the handcuffs are being placed on their wrists. In the real world, things work differently. A…
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Finding a Job… with a Felony
It Can Be Done – Don’t Give Up Finding a job can be tough, even without a criminal record. But if you have been branded as a “convicted felon,” finding employment can seem impossible. If you are having…
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An Invitation You Can Decline
When Investigators Invite You to Chat I recently received a copy of a letter that was sent out by a State agency responsible for investigating a claim of fraud. The letter politely notified the recipient of the good…
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Just Say No…. Fourth & Fifth Amendments
Can I say no if a police officer asks for consent? In the 1980’s, First Lady Nancy Reagan launched an anti-drug campaign with the words “Just Say No.” Those words take on a new meaning in the area…
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Self Defense – Reasonable Use of Force
Utah law provides an affirmative defense for defendants charged with certain violent crimes if the defendant acted in legitimate self defense. Under Utah criminal law a person may be found not guilty (acquitted at trial) of weapons charges,…