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.