Sandy City Justice Court Information
The Sandy City
Justice Court has jurisdiction over class C and class B misdemeanor
charges that occur
within the borders of Sandy City, Utah. This includes things
as
minor
as a speeding ticket, and as serious as
DUI,
theft,
domestic
violence,
and some
drug charges.
A class B misdemeanors can be punished by up to
180 days in the
Salt Lake
County jail; a class C misdemeanor carries the possibility of
90 days in jail.
In addition to fines and potential jail time, consequences of a
justice court conviction can include losing your driver's
license
or your right to own and possess firearms. Some justice court
convictions can also serve as the basis for a
felony
enhancement
for subsequent charges. So even though it is "just" a
misdemeanor,
cases here need to be taken seriously too.
Contact Information for the Sandy Justice Court
Judge Paul C. Farr presides in the Sandy City Justice Court. The court
is located in the former Sandy District Court building, near the Sandy
City Hall.
The physical and mailing address for the
Sandy City Justice Court is 210 W. Sego Lilly
Dr. (10000 S.),
Sandy, UT 84070. The phone number for the court is 801-568-7160. The
court's fax number is 801-568-7166.
Criminal Defense
Attorney for Sandy, Utah
The best time to talk to an attorney about your case is before you go
to court. Stephen Howard is an experienced
Utah
criminal defense attorney with a record of achieving
real results
for his clients. He has achieved dismissals or not guilty
verdicts on charges ranging from aggravated robbery to domestic
violence.
With offices centrally located in Salt Lake City, Mr. Howard provides
criminal defense services to clients in the
Sandy
City Justice Court
and in other district and justice courts throughout Utah.
Contact us
now to schedule an initial consultation.
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