If you have been charged with a crime, especially if this is your first criminal offense, there is a high likelihood you will be placed on probation. Probation is a criminal sentence that can be served instead of going to jail. If you were placed on… Read More

Many criminal cases are won or lost before the defendant even sets foot in a courtroom. To prove a defendant guilty, the prosecution must present evidence that demonstrates, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the defendant committed the crime they are a… Read More

Assault charges cover a wide range of conduct, from using your hands, feet, and fists in a fight to using weapons like guns, knives, or blunt objects. Regardless of the circumstances of your situation, assault charges are serious, and a conviction ca… Read More

Being charged with a drug offense can have a lasting impact on your life, career, and familial relations. That’s why if you are facing controlled substance charges in Utah, you need to understand the nature of the charges and the potential pena… Read More

Assault charges involve intentional acts that place another person in fear of immediate harm or cause harm to another person. Assault is the crime of threatening another person with bodily harm. You could be charged with assault even if you did not m… Read More

Domestic violence charges are serious. A conviction could have lifelong consequences, including fines, jail time, and a profound impact on your family and your life. Sometimes, allegations of domestic violence are the result of a misunderstanding. Ma… Read More

Utah Code Title 77-2a-1 defines a plea in abeyance as “an order by a court, upon motion of the prosecuting attorney and the defendant, accepting a plea of guilty or of no contest from the defendant but not, at that time, entering judgment of convic… Read More

DUI laws are designed to deter individuals from operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It’s important to remember that driving under the influence is not only illegal, but it is also dangerous and puts yourself and o… Read More