Box Elder County Criminal Defense Lawyer Archives - Ogden Criminal Defense Lawyer

Former Officer Charged with Child Porn

Todd Peterson — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 19:29:56 +0000

Charges were filed yesterday against Jason Rose, former Tremonton Police Officer in connection with his actions as a police officer when he talked a 15 year old girl into posing nude for photographers that he told he would sell for her on the internet. The photos were of course for himself and he is now facing 9 charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, which is Utah’s statute for child pornography charges, all 9 counts are 2nd degree felonies. Rose is also being charged with Voyeurism as he allegedly hid a camera in the young girls bedroom to catch images of her undressing.

An Initial Appearance is scheduled in this matter for next week before Judge Hadfield in the Box Elder District Court and bail has been set at $145,000. Rose resigned from his job with the Tremonton Police last July during the investigation into this matter.

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Taking a Case to Trial in Utah

Todd Peterson — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 16:01:45 +0000

A lot of people think that what lawyers do for work is what they see portrayed on t.v. in law and order shows or Matlock. As usual, however, reality is not really the same as what we see on t.v. and that is definitely the case for criminal defense lawyers. The t.v. shows almost solely depict trial proceedings and the reality is that most cases never go to trial, instead most cases settle before trial because of the huge incentives on both sides to avoid trial. In criminal cases the prosecutor will usually offer the defendant a plea bargain, which gives the defendant an opportunity to avoid the uncertainty of trial while allowing the prosecutor to still get some level of a conviction without all the work of a trial.

The Trial Process

If the parties cannot come to an agreement, however, then they must take the case to trial. The first step in the trial process is deciding who the decision maker will be as to the facts of the case. In Utah if the defendant is being charged with a crime that is a class C misdemeanor or greater then they have the right to a jury trial. If the charge is only an infraction then only the judge can decide the case. In every case however you can decide to have the judge decide the case instead of the jury. Once the decision maker set and the jury is selected if there is going to be one, then the prosecution puts on their case, meaning they have the burden of proving that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. The defense has a chance to cross examine the witnesses called by the prosecution and then at the end they have the opportunity to put forward their defense and call any witnesses they would like as well. After both the prosecution and defense rest, the case is turned over to the decision maker to decide whether or not the defendant is guilty or not. If the defendant is found guilty then the judge will conduct sentencing, usually at a later hearing, but the jury never sentences the defendant only the judge, even in a jury trial.

Utah Criminal Trial Attorney

If you are being prosecuted for criminal charges and would like to take your case to trial then call the trial attorney’s at Ogden Criminal Defense Lawyer. Our lawyers have been through the trial procedure and can help you in your case to understand the process and defend your rights. Call or email us today to find out more.

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Suppressing Evidence in Utah DUI Cases

Todd Peterson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:36:48 +0000

In Utah DUI cases are prosecuted very heavily, in fact Utah is one of the worst states to be charged with a DUI because there is such little leeway for defendants. Two scenarios where DUIs are especially difficult to fight are when the charged individual has a high BAC or when its a second DUI. In Utah a second DUI means a mandatory 10 days in jail or 240 hours of community service. However, some prosecutors will not allow for the 240 hours of community service option so the defendants in those cases will have to serve the 10 days of jail. Furthermore, some prosecutors will refuse to make a deal with defense attorneys even on a first DUI if the BAC is over a certain level, that level is different depending which prosecuting officer your case is with.

Fighting Tough DUI Cases in Utah

Even though these types of DUI cases are tough to fight in Utah, with the help of an attorney from Ogden Criminal Defense Lawyer you can still find a way to win these cases. One of the ways to fight tough cases like this is to try and get the evidence obtained by police suppressed because of violations of the constitution. If the police didn’t follow the right procedure or somehow violated your rights when you were pulled over and arrested for DUI then there may be a chance that the lawyers here at Ogden Criminal Defense Lawyer could get the evidence in your case suppressed and the case dismissed. While this chance is sometimes small and very unlikely to be successful it may be the best option in some DUI cases and at Ogden Criminal Defense Lawyer we do our best to give you every option at a successful outcome.

Call Ogden Criminal Defense Lawyer for Your Ogden Criminal Defense

A DUI is a very common yet very serious offense in Utah, and if you are facing a DUI charge in Layton, Kaysville, Brigham City, or Logan then call the experts at Ogden Criminal Defense Lawyer to help you get the best outcome available.

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Box Elder County Criminal Defense Lawyer | Brigham City

Todd Peterson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:55:33 +0000

A Box Elder County Criminal Defense Lawyer at our firm can defend you in any type of case in the Northern part of the state. From Tremonton to Brigham City, and all of the surrounding Northern Utah areas, we can help. When searching for the right Utah Criminal Defense Attorney, be sure you find someone experienced in the court where your case is located. At our office, we have defended individuals throughout Box Elder and the other northern counties. We are familiar with the Box Elder County Justice Court and can help ensure you are treated fairly in this system. The district court’s in the northern part of the state handle the more serious offenses such as felonies. If you find yourself in district court as a result of a charge in Box Elder, call and speak with one of our Ogden Defense Attorneys now.

Pulled Over on I-15

Many individuals each year are pulled over on I-15 around Brigham City. Troopers heavily patrol this area and are always on the lookout for out of state drivers suspected of trafficking marijuana, cocaine, or other illegal drugs. We receive many calls each month from individuals who complain they were pulled over and illegally searched. If you were pulled over in Box Elder County and arrested for DUI, marijuana possession, drug distribution, or any other related crime, you should absolutely speak with an attorney before taking any measures in court or prior to providing any potentially self incriminating statements to the prosecution.

Representation in Box Elder County

Our team of Box Elder County Attorneys represents all kinds of individuals from all different walks of life. We enjoy representing the accused and protecting inalienable rights set forth in the constitution. Do not hesitate to pick up the phone and get in touch right away with a member of our office. We answer phones day and night and can help you get through the criminal court system quickly and reasonably.

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