Category: Criminal Defense
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Can I be forced to testify in a criminal case?
Will the prosecutor give me immunity if I testify? The Utah State Constitution as well as the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantee the privilege against self-incrimination. Generally, this means that you cannot be forced to…
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Charges for Interruption of a Communication Device
Trying to stop someone from using a phone to call 911 in Utah can result in a criminal conviction and up to six months jail. To reach a conviction for damage to or interruption of a communication device,…
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Defending Property Crimes Cases
Elements of Property Crimes in Utah Utah property crimes generally involve taking, damaging, or destroying property of another person. Criminal intent is a key element in most Utah property crime cases. A person who damages or destroys property…
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Defending Residential Burglary Charges
Utah Residential Burglary – Elements The stereotypical burglary charge involves a person breaking into a home in order to commit a theft. But under Utah law, a charge of residential burglary can be involve not just theft, but…
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Drug Possession in Jail or Prison
A criminal charge for possession of a controlled substance in a Utah correctional facility carries significant potential penalties. If you are found carrying drugs into a jail or prison, the offense level can be enhanced by one degree…
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Defending Aggravated Felony Charges
What makes a Utah felony an “aggravated” charge? In Utah, an “aggravated” felony charge typically involves the use of a dangerous weapon or the infliction of a “serious” or “substantial” physical injury. In some cases, the prosecutor may…