Category: Criminal Defense in Utah
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Presumption of Innocence – Do We Still Believe?
Justification Hearings and the Presumption of Innocence in Utah Self Defense Cases HB 227 was passed by the Utah Legislature in 2021, creating certain procedural safeguards for a person charged with a violent crime when the available evidence…
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Salt Lake Marijuana Defense Attorney – Utah Criminal Lawyers
Marijuana possession charges in the Salt Lake area can carry penalties including jail time, a criminal record, losing your driver license, and more. Our criminal defense team has successfully defended clients facing charges for drug possession, cultivation, distribution,…
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Salt Lake Drunk Driving / DUI / DWI Defense Lawyer
Salt Lake area prosecutors and judges take DUI cases seriously. Political pressure to be “tough” on crime can make prosecutors hesitant to engage in resolution negotiations. Just being cited for DUI can result in a suspended driver license,…
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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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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.