Category: Posts Archive
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Can addiction be used as a legal defense to a Utah criminal charge?
Drug addiction plays a major role in many Utah criminal cases – even cases that are not traditionally viewed as “drug crimes.” Under Utah criminal law, both voluntary intoxication and involuntary intoxication can provide a defense to criminal…
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Pleas in Abeyance – Davis County & Farmington
When a plea is held in abeyance in a Utah criminal case, it is not considered to be a conviction. However, during the “abeyance” period, the case is still considered to be an open and pending criminal case.…
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Are synthetic cannabinoids (spice) legal in Utah?
Please Note: Utah law regarding marijuana and cannabis has changed significantly since this post was originally published. Contact an attorney directly if you have questions regarding the legality of any substances or if you have been accused of…
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Salt Lake County Pretrial Services
If you are arrested in Salt Lake County, you may be eligible for release under a program that does not require posting bond or paying fees to a bail bonds company. A release with supervision through Salt Lake…
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Burglary Defense in Salt Lake
Defending Burglary Cases in Salt Lake City and County If you are convicted of burglary in Salt Lake City, you could be facing prison time and thousands of dollars in fines. Successfully defending burglary case requires a criminal lawyer with experience,…
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Avoiding Absurdity in Statutory Interpretation
Posted September 15, 2017. The following represents one lawyer’s poor attempt at humor in legal analysis. If you are facing criminal prosecution, please contact us directly to see how an experienced criminal defense attorney can make a difference…