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Utah Teen Faces Assault Charge In Adult Court

Facing any criminal charge is a horrible feeling for almost any defendant. Knowing that you face serious consequences often makes the stress level rise as the case moves through the court system. Now, imagine how it must feel for a 16-year-old child to go through the court system for murder charges. That teen likely has […] Read more

Prescription Drug Fraud Leads To Serious Consequences In Utah

Our readers know that we believe that people have a right to a firm defense against any charges they face. For some of our readers, the charges they are facing are related to having prescription drugs. The sad reality is that some people who need prescription drugs after having surgery or being in an accident […] Read more

What Are Paraphernalia-Related Drug Crimes?

Cases involving drug charges are some of the types of cases we have discussed on this blog. While many of those cases involve possession of specific drugs, trafficking, dealing or a host of other charges, there is one charge that might have our Utah readers wondering exactly what it means. That charge is drug paraphernalia. […] Read more

What Is Domestic Violence In Utah?

There is almost no feeling worse than being accused of hurting someone you love. Sadly, there are some people who do accuse their loved ones of domestic violence. Our Utah readers might be interested in learning some specifics about domestic violence. What is domestic violence? Domestic violence occurs when people who are family or live […] Read more

Utah Man Faces Charges After Interesting Events Unfold

Have you ever wondered how you can be blamed for the actions of another person? As odd of a question as that is, it is one that some defendants might ask themselves when they face the criminal justice system. Yes, everyone makes mistakes. In some cases, those mistakes aren’t only because of something you did. […] Read more

Juvenile Justice Intricacies In Utah

Our topic of discussion last week was the ways that juvenile crimes might be handled. The information we discussed might have some of our Utah readers wondering exactly what the goal of the juvenile justice system is. In simple terms, the juvenile justice system’s goal is to rehabilitate juveniles so they can live as productive […] Read more

Juvenile Crimes: Methods For Handing Underage Crimes

When children get into trouble, they often want to turn to their parents for help. When the trouble they get into results in criminal charges, the parents might be questioning how they can help. The truth of the matter is that the parents can help their child even if the criminal matter is being heard […] Read more

Know Your Rights And Potential Consequences Of Utah Drug Charges

Last week, we discussed some of the possible drug charges that someone might face. The one constant between all of those charges is that the person who is facing the charges also faces serious consequences if he or she is convicted. Utah courts tend to take a harsh stance against drug offenders. That is one […] Read more

From Manufacturing To Trafficking: 5 Types Of Drug Charges

When you or a loved one are facing drug charges in Utah, you might have questions about what the charge actually means. There are many types of drug crimes; some of these are stipulated by federal laws and others are contained in state laws. Regardless of the level of the charge, there are some aspects […] Read more

What’s The Difference Between Levels Of Criminal Charges In Utah?

Being charged with a crime in Utah comes with a lot of questions. Understanding some of the basic information regarding the criminal justice system can help you to understand your charges, as well as the potential consequences. All criminal offenses in Utah fall under one of three categories: infractions, misdemeanors and felonies. While there is […] Read more