DUI arrests are by far the most common arrest in the United States. Surprisingly a lot of these DUI arrests are from repeat offenders. The way the court and criminal justice system works is that they focus on penalizing most DUI offenders driving privileges. These penalties range from taking away driving privileges all together for a certain amount of time. Having the driver install an [...]

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A study shows that many of the drivers who are convicted of DUI in Utah and are required to use an ignition interlock device. A system that basically acts as a breathalyzer device in your car and will not start if the driver has any alcohol on their breath. Drivers are avoiding using the device all together. These ignition interlock devices are required for many of the drivers convicted of DUIs [...]

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In Utah, the Sentence and Release Guidelines are used by judges to determine what sentence someone convicted of a crime may receive. These guidelines are published in an appendix in Utah Court Rules Annotated and include mitigating and aggravating factors. Aggravating factors are things that can make sentencing harsher for those convicted of a crime. These factors might include:   -- [...]

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For those who have been charged with a crime in Utah, some of the legalese may seem a bit confusing. At Greg S. Law, we strive to make sure that our clients understand each part of the criminal defense process, including all the terms that might be used. One such phrase is "plea in abeyance." This is nothing more than a traditional plea agreement. A plea agreement is an agreement between the [...]

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Those who have been arrested for or accused of domestic violence in Utah may be served with a protection order. This is a court order that must be requested by the alleged victim or petitioner in a domestic violence case. There are two types of protection orders in Utah.     The first is a temporary protective order. This is issued if a judge believes that someone requires [...]

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If your son or daughter is facing charges in juvenile court in Salt Lake City, Utah, you may be relieved to know that the prosecution focuses more on preventing offenses in the future and rehabilitation than on significant or severe punishment. However, it is still important to have an attorney experienced in juvenile matters to defend your child. Some serious criminal charges can result in [...]

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When someone drives in the state of Utah, he or she is said to have given his or her implied consent to blood alcohol concentration (BAC) testing. In other words, if you drive in Utah and are stopped for suspicion of driving under the influence, you have already given your consent to providing your breath, blood or urine to law enforcement when requested. Implied consent is recognized in most [...]

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Each state has its own statutes that deal with assault. In Utah, that statute -- 76-5-102 -- explains the elements of the crime of assault, as well as the possible penalties. Assault is defined as: -- A threat to do immediate, bodily injury to someone that also has a show of force, or; -- An attempt to inflict bodily injury on someone, with unlawful violence or force, or; -- An act of [...]

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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[...]

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Domestic violence charges in Utah are very serious, especially for those who already have a conviction for a domestic violence-related charge on their criminal records. Utah has enhanced offenses and penalties for those who are charged with domestic violence within five years after a conviction for a domestic violence charge. While this may seem a bit confusing, here's an example: Four years [...]

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