Utah Sex Crimes | Ogden Criminal Defense Attorney

December 27th, 2011 by | Comments Off on Utah Sex Crimes | Ogden Criminal Defense Attorney

Unfortunately, the headline of this year has involved child molestation and sexual abuse from just about every corner of the country and every level of official. With report after report coming out about children being abused it is easy to become very cynical and accusatory. With such a vile offense and with very public officials being accused of committing it, there are very few people willing to cut the accused person a break. It is important to remember in all of this however that no individual is guilty until the court says they are. However, the negative stigma that comes with sex crimes usually attaches to a person well before the court makes that distinction.

Utah Sex Crimes

Along with the negative stigma surrounding sex crimes, prosecutors are very aggressive in their prosecution of sex crimes and the penalties associated with the offenses are very harsh. Apart from the criminal penalties a person may face the social penalties are often much more damages, especially because they don’t require proof sometimes, such as losing a job, losing social relationships, and being viewed as an offender regardless of whether or not you are.

Northern Utah Criminal Defense Attorney | Sex Crimes Defense

If you or a loved one has been charged with a sex crime then it is important that you hire an attorney to defend yourself. Even though you may already be considered guilty by those around you it is important that you fight the charges and clear your name if at all possible. The attorneys at Ogden Criminal Defense Lawyer can help you do just that, we understand the tough situation you are in and we will work tirelessly to protect your rights. Call or email us to set up a free consultation where we can help you understand the legal process and answer your questions.

 

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Ogden Retail Theft Attorney | Northern Utah Defense

December 11th, 2011 by | Comments Off on Ogden Retail Theft Attorney | Northern Utah Defense

Shoplifting During the Holidays

One of the less known side effects of the holidays is the dramatic increase in shoplifting that occurs from Thanksgiving through Christmas and New Years. It’s true, the number of cases involving retail theft increases about 25% throughout the nation and Utah is right there in the same range. This year we have already seen a dramatic increase in the number of cases filed for theft. The high increase of shoplifting charges this year may be in part a
result of the decline in the economy. Consumer spending is down and many families are still feeling the pinch of the recession. As a result some may have felt more inclined to shoplift this holiday season. We understand that times are tough and that people do things they normally would not be inclined to do when it come to supporting their families during the holidays. Sometimes good people make bad choices and we believe they still deserve to be treated fairly. Many clients we have represented in the past few weeks for shoplifting have been charged with their first ever offense. This shouldn’t result in having the book thrown at you by and overzealous court process.

If you have been charged with retail theft, you are not alone. Many individuals both men and women, young and old, are charged with these types of offenses each month. We work hard to protect your rights and ensure you are not taken advantage of in the legal system.

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Don’t take any chances by going through your case alone. Some people believe they can go to court without a lawyer and get their case resolved without any problems. Going through this alone is not a good idea. Anyone charged with retail theft in Utah should have a Utah criminal defense attorney to ensure their case is handled appropriately. Speak with a member of our team today at 801.823.1200.

 

Minor in Possession

December 5th, 2011 by | Comments Off on Minor in Possession

Illegal Consumption of Alcohol in Ogden Utah

Utah has very stringent laws concerning the sale, purchase, and use of alcoholic beverages by minors, which for purposes of alcohol includes anyone under the age of 21 years.  Specifically, Utah prohibits minors from purchasing alcoholic beverages, attempting to purchase alcohol, soliciting another to obtain alcohol on their behalf, possessing an alcoholic beverage, consuming alcohol, or have any measurable amount of alcohol in the blood.

Additionally, it is against the law for a minor or anyone else to misrepresent the age of the minor in order to obtain alcohol.  Using a fake idea or taking a minor to purchase alcohol can all result in jail time if convicted. If you are facing these charges call our Ogden defense lawyers can help you.

Losing Your Driver’s License

One of the worst consequences of being convicted of possessing, consuming, or purchasing alcohol as a minor is losing your driver’s license.  The first time a minor is convicted of illegal consumption or possession he will lose his license for 1 year.  The first suspension period can be reduced by as much as nine months if the minor takes an educational course.

If a minor is convicted of a second offense he will lose his license for another two years.  Even if a minor is arrested for illegal consumption or possession during the time his license is suspended for a previous illegal consumption or possession conviction and the Department of Public Safety finds out about it, his license can be suspended for another year during the time his case is pending.

Second convictions are especially troublesome because the suspension period can go beyond the time you are 21 years old.  For example, if you get your second conviction when you are 20 years old you will not get your license back until you are 22 years old.

Call Us to Find Out Your Options

Call one of our experienced Utah criminal defense attorneys to set up a consultation so that we can help you understand some of the options you may have to defend yourself against these serious charges.  Call us at 801.823.1200.

Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested

November 18th, 2011 by | Comments Off on Attempted Murder Suspect Arrested

Man Accused of Trying to Kill His Girlfriend

Brandon Nicholson, of Murray, Utah, was booked into Salt Lake County Jail on Thursday in connection with an investigation into Domestic Violence and Attempted Murder. Nicholson, and his girlfriend who lives with him got into an argument and Nicholson is alleged to have pushed, slapped and strangled her along with threatening her with her life. All of this took place while the couple’s 18-month-old child was in the same bedroom with them. This enhances the domestic violence charge to a domestic violence in the presence of a child.

Utah Violent Crimes Laws

Violent crimes are serious offenses and in Utah like the rest of the country, violent crimes are prosecuted very heavily. Furthermore, if a court becomes aware that a person is just generally violent, like they have multiple charges or separate violent offenses then they are more likely to impose maximum sentences to try and rehabilitate the individual and protect the public. Also with violent crimes the court feels some pressure to punish the individual because there is a victim of their crime, in crimes that are just general offenses against the public that pressure is absent.

Northern Utah Criminal Defense Attorney

If you have been charged with a violent crime then it is important that you understand what is at stake for you. With a free consultation we can help you understand the legal process that lies ahead and also illustrate what options are available to you. Our attorneys are experienced criminal defenders and we serve all of Northern Utah so there is no reason not to call us. We will defend your rights before the court and we understand that everyone is innocent until proven guilty.

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We represent clients in all areas of family law including divorce, mediation, family law, child support, child custody, alimony, protective orders, prenup, annulment, parent time, paternity suits, separate maintenance, terminating, guardianship of a minor, and name changes.

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Our firm practices in all the courts in Northern Utah, Ogden, Layton, Brigham City, Logan, Cache Valley, Box Elder County, Kaysville, Farmington, Davis County, Woods Cross, Bountiful, Weber County, and Riverdale.