Many people who are arrested in Utah on drug charges are eligible for drug court. However, there are strict guidelines that must be followed in order for a drug charge to be wiped away. Further, not every drug charge even qualifies for drug court in Utah. Below, you'll find some basic information on Utah drug courts that can help you determine if this is a viable option for your case. What is [...]
Did you know that there are mandatory minimum sentences for some drug charges in Utah? Felony charges for manufacturing or sale of illegal narcotics can carry such sentences. That's why it is essential to have a strong defense to deal with the charges. In addition, there are some drug charges that can result in the loss of your driver's license for up to six-months. That's even if you weren't [...]
Driving under the influence is a serious offense in the state of Utah. The charge can be for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The following statistics on DUI-drugs may surprise our readers. According to the Utah Department of Public Safety, in 2012, there were 765 crashes in the state in which the driver was impaired by drugs. Forty people lost their lives in such crashes and 545[...]
The laws governing illegal and prescription drugs are tough in Utah. So are the possible penalties for breaking those laws. For example, if police find you in possession of a prescription medication without your name on it, you can be charged with a drug offense. This could be even if you were just taking it over to a friend who left it at your house. Drug charges can affect many [...]
Any arrest for a drug offense in Utah is serious. The laws are stacked against you and can be life-changing. The penalties are severe and can carry long jail sentences. According to reports, heroin has become easier to obtain, and this drug has been in the news recently with the highly publicized death of actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman. According to officials, doctors in Utah are [...]
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