Utah Criminal Defense FAQ II
- Can I lose my driver license for conviction on possession/consumption of alcohol by a minor in Utah?
- What should I do if a police detective wants to interview me about a crime?
- Can I be charged for having a gun in my car if police also find marijuana?
- Is a marijuana DUI charge more serious than a regular alcohol DUI in Utah?
- Can I be charged with drug possession in Utah if someone else has already taken the blame?
- What should I do if I get a DUI citation in Utah?
- Can I say no if a police officer asks to search my car?
- Can I be charged with shoplifting in Utah for something a friend stole?
- Can I be given immunity if I am forced to testify in a Utah criminal case?
- What possible enhancements can apply to a Utah DUI charge?
- How long does it take to get my criminal record expunged in Utah?
- What happens if a victim fails to appear in court to testify in a Utah criminal case?
- Can a Utah shoplifting case be dismissed if I accidentally took something from a store?
- Can I be charged with possession in Utah if a passenger brings drugs into may car?
- Can I handle my criminal case without traveling to Utah if I live out of state?
- Do I need an attorney at an arraignment hearing in a Utah criminal case?
- How long will someone be in jail for a probation violation in Utah?
- Do Utah criminal defense attorneys offer payment plans and options?
- Is there a way to keep a Utah shoplifting charge off my record?
- What can happen if I am caught stealing from my employer in Utah?
- Can I be charged with DUI in Utah if I am on private property?l
- Can criminal charges be dismissed in Utah after a judge dismisses the case?
- How long can police keep a criminal investigation open in Utah?
- Can I be charged with DUI in Utah if I am not driving?
- What can I do to clean my criminal record in Utah?
- Can I be pulled over for driving below the speed limit?
- Can a police officer in Utah refuse to let me see evidence he says proves I am guilty?
- Can I still choose to hire an attorney if I originally told the judge I would represent myself in a Utah criminal case?
- Can police search a vehicle just because the driver has a prior drug conviction?
- Can I keep an employer from seeing my felony conviction in Utah?
- Are synthetic cannabinoids (spice) legal in Utah?
- Do I have to give my name to a police officer if asked?
- Can I be convicted for attempting to commit a crime I did not complete?
- How is conspiracy to commit a crime charged in Utah?
- What is a charge of criminal solicitation in Utah?
- Will my driver license be suspended for custodial interference conviction?
- Does Salt Lake County Pre-Trial Services cost taxpayers too much?
- Are polygraph examination results admissible in a Utah criminal case?
- What is the definition of "possession" in a Utah drug case?
- How much good time can I earn on a jail sentence?
- What are my rights during a consensual police encounter in Utah?
- Should I plead guilty at arraignment in a Utah criminal case?
- Can I plead not guilty in an Ogden criminal case if I really am guilty?
- Do I need to request a DLD hearing for a DUI citation if I have an out-of-state driver license?
- Can an attorney present evidence from a witness who is lying?
- Can a judge impose more than a year jail for a misdemeanor conviction?
- Is spanking a child treated as "child abuse" under Utah criminal law?
- What do I do if I am prosecuted for DUI in Ogden or Weber County?
- Can I lose my driver license for a criminal conviction that doesn't involve a vehicle?
- Can a prosecutor represent a victim's rights in a Utah criminal case?
- Can I get good legal advice for criminal defense in a live online chat?
- Does the 2018 Utah medical marijuana initiative affect a person already on probation?
- Can I say no if a police officer asks to search my house, car, person, etc.?
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Dismissed - Charges of insurance fraud were brought when investigators found reason to believe that client's claim of injury was fraudulent. Client was seen kicking a soccer ball, and investigators concluded that the injury claim was false. By obtaining medical records and other administrative records, and by pointing out to the prosecutor that the alleged injury interferred with the client's ability to lift - not his ability to kick a ball - the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case.
Dismissed on Appeal - DUI case was dismissed after a successful appeal where the Utah Court of Appeals reversed the trial court's denial of the defense motion to suppress. Without the suppressed evidence, the prosecutor acknowledged that they did not have sufficient evidence to proceed to trial and the case was dismissed.
Felony Reduced - Client with prior felony conviction was granted a 402 reduction to the misdemeanor level over the objection of the prosecutor. Based on information provided to the court in support of the defense motion, the judge ruled in favor of the defense.-
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kidnapping. Full defense
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Serving Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Utah, Cache, Tooele, Summit, Box Elder, and Wasatch Counties, and all of Utah.
Offices in Salt Lake and Davis Counties
560 South 300 East, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
952 S. Main St., Suite A, Layton, UT 84041
Call now to arrange for a confidential initial consultation with an experienced and effective Utah criminal defense lawyer.
In Salt Lake City, call 801-449-1409.
In Davis County, call 801-923-4345.
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