Category: Criminal Defense
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District Courts in Utah
The Utah district court system has jurisdiction over all levels of criminal offenses, both felony and misdemeanor. Justice courts are limited in their jurisdiction to class B misdemeanor and lower level offenses. District courts also handle class B…
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Road Rage – Increased Penalties in Utah
Staying safe on the road is a matter of life and death. Criminal penalties for crimes committed in connection with a road rage incident carry increased penalties.
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Plea Negotiations in Criminal Cases
“Fighting aggressively” is not always the best way to get the right result. Smart defense strategy takes into consideration the facts and legal issues of the case, along with the individual client’s goals for the future and current…
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Shoplifting – Detention by Store Security
Detention by Security Staff for Suspected Retail Theft Shoplifting (“retail theft”) charges under Utah law can be filed either at the misdemeanor or felony level depending on the value of the merchandise involved and the prior criminal history…
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Drugs in Jail or Prison
Charges for Possession in a Correctional Facility A criminal charge for possession of a controlled substance in a Utah correctional facilitycarries significant potential penalties. If you are found carrying drugs into a jail or prison, the offense level…
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Negligent Homicide Charges
Defending Criminal Homicide Cases in Utah Under Utah criminal law, a charge of negligent homicide can be filed in cases where a death was caused by another person’s criminally negligent conduct. Although the charge is only a class…