Category: Criminal Defense in Utah
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Criminal Defense in Utah’s Justice Courts
Utah’s justice courts have limited jurisdiction to hear criminal cases at only the class B misdemeanor level and below. But while these misdemeanors are less serious than felony or class A misdemeanor charges, the consequences of a conviction…
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Misdemeanor Defense in Utah Criminal Cases
Utah Misdemeanor Defense Attorney Under Utah criminal law, a single misdemeanor charge can carry a penalty of up to one year in jail plus a fine and surcharge of up to $4,750. A misdemeanor conviction can also carry…
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Fingerprinting for Expungement in Davis County
The fingerprinting information on this page should be accurate as of the time of publishing. Individual agencies may change their schedules and policies. We advise contacting the agency in question before going there in person. And of course,…
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Forgery Comes in Many Forms
Does a prosecutor have to prove I signed a check in a Utah forgery case? If you are charged with forgery in Utah, there are several different theories under which a prosecutor may pursue the prosecution. The stereotypical…
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Two-Step 402 Reductions – Felony to Misdemeanor
Can a second degree felony be reduced to a misdemeanor after probation in Utah? Under Utah Code section 76-3-402, a court may reduce the level of a conviction by up to a maximum of two steps. This kind…
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Police Searches and Prior Charges
Can police search a vehicle just because the driver has a prior drug conviction? The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution and the Utah constitution both protect people from unreasonable warrantless searches of their property or person.…