Under Utah law, crimes that can be punished with more than one year in prison are classified as felonies. Misdemeanors carry a maximum penalty of one year or less. Felonies often carry more potential consequences beyond just the court case. A felony conviction can make it more difficult to get a job, rent an apartment, gen professional licensing, and much more. Misdemeanors can also carry collateral consequences. (See, Utah Code 76-3-103, 104.) Talk with an attorney about your specific charges to better understand what you are facing and what possible defenses and options you may have.
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