Category: FAQ
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Compelled Testimony in Utah Criminal Cases
Can I receive immunity if I am forced to testify in a Utah criminal case? The Utah State Constitution as well as the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantee the privilege against self-incrimination. Generally, this means…
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No Contest Pleas in Utah DUI Cases
Can I defend a Utah DUI charge by pleading no contest? Some people mistakenly believe that pleading no contest (or “nolo contendere”) will somehow support their claim of innocence when facing a DUI charge in Utah. Pleading no…
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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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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…