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Carrying a Concealed Weapon
**This page is posted for historical reference only. Utah’s concealed carry laws have changed since this article was originally published. Please contact us directly if you have legal questions.** Criminal Charges for Carrying a Concealed Weapon Carrying a…
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Defense in Utah District Courts
Utah Criminal Defense Lawyers The Utah district court system has jurisdiction over all levels of criminal offenses, both felony and misdemeanor. Utah justice courts are limited in their jurisdiction to class B misdemeanor and lower level offenses. If…
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Can a convicted felon vote in Utah?
There is a lot of confusion about whether the law in Utah prohibits a convicted felon from voting. For most individuals, Utah law provides for the restoration of a convicted felon’s voting rights. Under Utah Code 20A-2-101.5, a…
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Non-Appearance by Victim Witnesses
If I am a domestic violence (DV) victim, what happens if I don’t show up? In some situations, a criminal domestic violence case may be dismissed if the victim fails to appear in court on the scheduled trial…
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Expiration of Arrest Warrants in Utah
Do bench warrants ever expire in Utah? Arrest warrants can expire in Utah. But depending on the nature of the charges involved and the age of the warrant, a court may renew and reissue the warrant. While a…
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No Insurance Charges in Utah
Not having insurance is a different charge than not having “proof of insurance.” If you are cited for driving without evidence of security, but you actually had current insurance, you have a complete defense to the charge.