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What Are My Rights If Stopped by Police in Utah
April 8th, 2024
An encounter with the police can be intimidating, even if you have done nothing wrong. Fortunately, the Constitution provides basic legal protections when people are stopped by police. However, the laws that govern interactions with police officers h…
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Can Prior Convictions for Similar Crimes Be Used Against You?
March 25th, 2024
If you were charged with a crime and have prior convictions, your criminal record could affect the outcome of your new criminal case. Whether evidence of prior convictions is admissible depends on whether the evidence is being offered at trial or at…
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Misdemeanor vs Felony Explained
February 27th, 2024
Criminal charges in Utah are categorized as felonies or misdemeanors. Felony crimes are more serious. They carry longer prison sentences and higher fines. If you have been charged with a crime, regardless of whether it is a felony or a misdemeanor, h…
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Defenses to Shoplifting Charges
January 29th, 2024
Shoplifting, known as “retail theft” under Utah statutes, is defined generally as taking an item without paying for it or intentionally paying less than the retail price. When confronted with shoplifting charges, many people believe the prosecuto…
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What Happens If You Violate Probation For The First Time
December 13th, 2023
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…
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What Is a Motion to Suppress Evidence?
November 14th, 2023
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…
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Top 5 Defenses to Assault Charges
November 5th, 2023
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…
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Domestic Violence Defense Options
May 12th, 2023
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…
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What Is A Plea In Abeyance in Utah?
March 3rd, 2023
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…
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