Category: Criminal Defense in Utah
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Dropping Criminal Charges in Utah
Can a victim drop criminal charges after they are filed? Criminal charges in Utah can only be filed in court through a government prosecutor. While a victim is given certain rights under Utah law, a victim does not…
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Utah DUI Charges on Private Property
Can I be charged with DUI in Utah if I am driving on private property? A DUI charge in Utah can be filed against you whether you are driving on a public road or highway, or are stopped…
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Can police charge me for possessing a gun if they also find marijuana?
Utah criminal law contains a number of statutes that make it a crime to possess a weapon in certain circumstances. Two of the most common conditions that can turn an otherwise legal weapon into a criminal charge involve…
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Utah Drug Crimes Defense
Can I be charged with drug possession if someone else took the blame? More than one person can be criminally convicted for possession of the same drugs or item of paraphernalia. Under Utah criminal law, even if one…
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Possession and Passengers in Utah Drug Cases
Can I be charged if a passenger in my car has drugs in his or her possession? Most drug charges in Utah are based on drugs or paraphernalia found in the immediate possession of the defendant. But in…
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Pulled Over for Driving Too Slow in Utah?
Can I be pulled over for driving under the speed limit in Utah? Most commonly, police officers stop people for driving OVER the speed limit. But under some circumstances, Utah law allows a police officer to pull you…