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Many people believe they can only be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if they are actually operating a motor vehicle. But this is not necessarily the case. You may be surprised to learn that in Utah, an individual can be charged with DU…
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Being falsely accused of a crime you did not commit is a traumatic experience that can permanently affect your life, your livelihood, and your future. You could be facing possible jail time, hefty fines, and a permanent criminal record. You must act…
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The Rules of Evidence dictate what evidence the jury can and cannot consider and can play a key role in the outcome of a criminal case. Judges enjoy considerable discretion in applying the Rules of Evidence and deciding whether to allow or exclude ev…
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A Rule 35 Motion can reduce a defendant’s sentence in a federal criminal case. Under Rule 35, a federal district court judge may, at the government’s request, reduce the punishment imposed upon a defendant who provided “substantial assistanceâ€â€¦
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Witness testimony can have a dramatic effect on criminal proceedings. It can be the deciding factor in determining guilt or innocence and whether a defendant will be incarcerated or set free. Nonetheless, witnesses are not infallible. While an honest…
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The stakes are high for anyone facing federal drug crime charges. A federal drug crime conviction carries substantial penalties, often including time in prison. The weight of the drugs involved is a critical factor in federal drug crime cases. Challe…
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Anyone charged with a crime in the United States is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Before arresting a suspect, police must have probable cause to believe they committed a crime. In felony and Class A misdemeanor case…
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Anyone charged with a crime in the United States has the legal right to represent themselves. But, it is rarely a good idea. The United States criminal legal system is an adversarial one that operates under the principle that a person can only be con…
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Most people are familiar with DUI/DWI charges for driving under the influence of alcohol. But many people may not realize they can also be charged with DUI/DWI for driving under the influence of recreational or prescription drugs. If you were charged…
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While movies and TV crime dramas may depict the lie detector test as the ultimate way to catch a criminal, polygraph evidence is almost exclusively inadmissible in Utah legal proceedings. Utah law does not currently allow polygraph evidence to be int…
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