What Should You Say And Do When Stopped By Police?
Hypothetically, you’re walking down the street headed to lunch. You hear someone behind you saying, “Hey you, STOP!” You turn around, see cops 🚓👮🏼♂️👮🏻♀️, and realize they are yelling at you. What do you say and do when you’re stopped by police on the street? 🚨 🤷🏻♂️ “AM I FREE TO LEAVE?” You don’t know […]
What Crimes Do We Have Experience In Defending?
When someone learns that we’re criminal defense attorneys, their curiosity ignites and they want to hear about what we do. We’ve represented thousands of clients throughout our careers, so we could talk for hours about interesting facts and interesting people. What crimes do we have experience in defending? Violent crimes like aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated […]
What Are the Legal Defenses for Unwanted Sexual Contact Allegations in Utah?
What is Considered Sexual Misconduct in Utah? Sexual misconduct is an umbrella term that covers a broad range of illicit behaviors, including sexual and gender-based harassment, sexual exploitation, nonconsensual contact, intimate partner violence, stalking, and nonconsensual penetration of a sexual nature. The term sexual misconduct also relates to sex crimes relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating […]
Understanding Aggravated Assault with a Weapon Charges in Utah
How Is Aggravated Assault Defined Under Utah Law? If you’re charged with an aggravated assault charge in Utah, you’re facing severe and possibly life-changing consequences if found guilty. This is the main reason it is critical that you obtain skilled, experienced, and knowledgeable criminal defense representation as soon as possible: to protect your freedom and […]
Is Medical Marijuana Use a Defense for Drug Possession in Utah?
Using Medical Marijuana as a Defense for Drug Possession in Utah Medical marijuana use has become increasingly common across the United States, but each state sets its own rules about how and when it can be used. Utah is no exception. Although medical marijuana is legal in Utah under certain conditions, that doesn’t mean you […]
Good Cop/Bad Cop
Although cops use the psychological tactic of “good cop/bad cop” when interviewing suspects, it is also a good technique that you can use if you’re stopped by police. The worst thing you can do when stopped by police is become aggressive and confrontational…aka don’t be a “bad cop.” Even if a cop stops you illegally […]
4 Questions To Find The Best Criminal Defense Attorney
Finding a Criminal Defense Attorney in Salt Lake City After you’re charged with a crime, you may panic. You may start thinking about worst-case scenarios. You may not want to tell anyone, but you know you want the best criminal defense attorney on your side in the courtroom. How do you find the best criminal defense […]
Cleaning Your Criminal History With Expungement
Cleaning a criminal history is called an “expungement,” a service we provide to our clients who want to erase the mistakes of their past. When you apply for your next job, you want to show the best version of yourself–and you don’t want any mistakes of your past to reappear. Criminal background checks are better […]
Differences Between Simple and Aggravated Domestic Violence Charges in Utah
Some Must Know Facts About Understanding Aggravated Assault Charges in Utah. Many domestic violence charges in Utah involve being charged with simple or aggravated assault. If you are charged with either, you must fully understand the severe legal issues you face. In Utah, any type of domestic violence charge is serious and can be life-changing […]
Addressing DUI Charges for Commercial Drivers in Utah
What Are DUI Laws in Utah? The law in Utah is strict against drivers who operate vehicles under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other mind-altering substances, including prescription drugs. The definition of a DUI under Utah Code § 41-6a-502 is when a person operates or is in actual physical control of a car when: […]