Washington Terrace Justice Court Information

The Washington Terrace Justice Court has jurisdiction over most misdemeanor charges that take place inside the borders of Washington Terrace, Utah. Felony and class A misdemeanors must be heard in the Ogden District Court. But most class B and class C misdemeanors can be prosecuted in the justice court. Examples of Class B and C misdemeanor charges commonly heard in the justice court include drug possession, possession of parapernalia, DUI, domestic violence, shoplifting, criminal mischief, MIP, and more.

A conviction for a class B misdemeanor in the Washington Terrace Justice Court can result in 180 days in the Weber County Jail plus a fine of nearly $2,000 (including surcharge). A class C misdemeanor carries the potential for up to 90 days in jail and over $1,400 in fines (including surcharge). Other consequences can include a wide variety of probation conditions, the loss of a driver license, an limits on your rights to carry a firearm. Some justice court misdemeanor convictions can be used to enhance subsequent criminal charges to the felony level. Justice court convictions can also appear on your official criminal history, and can affect your ability to get a job, rent an apartment, and much more.

If you are facing prosecution for a criminal offense, whether it is a "minor" misdemeanor or a more serious felony, it is vital that you have the assistance of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Contact us now to see how we can help.

Contact Information for the Washington Terrace Justice Court

The judge presiding over the Washington Terrace Justice Court is Judge Patrick Lambert. The court is located at 5249 South 400 East in Washington Terrace. The mailing address for the Washington Terrace Justice Court is the same as its phyiscal location: 5249 South 400 East, Washington Terrace, UT  84405. The phone number for the court is 801-393-8951. The court's fax number is 801-627-1872.

Criminal Defense Attorney for Washington Terrace

Before making any decisions on how to handle your case, and before you even call the court to schedule an arraignment hearing, you should speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney. A good attorney can often streamline the court process and reduce the number of hearings you may be required to attend. More important, a good attorney can work with you to develop a defense strategy designed to obtain the best possible results for your case.

As an experienced criminal lawyer in Utah, Stephen Howard has handled thousands of cases for clients during his carreer. He has obtained favorable results in cases such as homicide, aggravated robbery, burglary, theft, DUI, drug possession, domestic violence, and much more. If you are facing prosecution for a criminal charge in Washington Terrace or anywhere in Utah, call us today to see how we can help you.