Embezzlement: Theft and Forgery

Judge Thomas Willmore, who heard the preliminary hearing, bound over the case for trial after hearing testimony on the matter meaning that he found sufficient evidence to move the case forward. The bar is set very low at preliminary hearings and almost every case is bound over, however, it is a good opportunity for defense counsel to get an idea of what exactly the state’s case looks like. What this means for the North Logan woman is that her case will now move to a Final PTC and then ultimately trial. The embezzlement case that the woman is facing consists of felony theft charges and felony forgery charges.

Logan Embezzlement Attorney

If you are facing criminal charges in Logan or North Logan such as embezzlement or other theft type charges then call Ogden Criminal Defense Lawyer today. We can help you understand the charges you are facing and help you defend yourself.

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Illegal Stop

For a stop of a vehicle to be legal the law enforcement official must have articulable reasonable suspicion that a criminal offense has occurred or is occurring. What this means is that the officer must be able to point to one fact or circumstances that makes him believe that a crime he could cite someone for has taken place. In other words a police officer can’t just pull a person over for no reason or because they think that they look shady. The practical application of this rule however holds almost no force because most officers know that they need articulable reasonable suspicion so they are unlikely to admit to pulling over an individual for no reason or an illegal reason. What usually takes place is an officer will state that the individual was driving too close, failed to signal, was speeding, or some other nit picky offense. Then when the case gets to court and the defendant wants to challenge the validity of the stop it is a he said she said scenario where the judge is more likely to believe the law enforcement officer. In conclusion it is very difficult, although not impossible, to get evidence suppressed under the illegal stop prong of the automobile exception.

Unlawfully Extending the Scope of the Stop

The second prong of the automobile exception is ensuring that the stop was conducted appropriately. A police officer is only allowed to investigate the crime for which they stopped the individual unless they obtain additional reasonable suspicion for another offense. What this means is that the officer can’t investigate every possible criminal offense imaginable after stopping a person for speeding. The standard for additional reasonable suspicion however is quite low and in most instances the officer need only state that they smelt marijuana or something along those lines to have enough to conduct additional investigation. It is easier to get evidence suppressed under this prong of the exception but still quite difficult.

Logan Criminal Defense Attorney | Suppressing the Evidence

The constitution provides citizens with certain rights that are meant to protect them from over zealous law enforcement. However, enforcing these rights can often be extremely difficult and that is why you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to help you in your case. At Ogden Criminal Defense we will look into every detail of your case to see if there is a way to suppress the evidence and we will let you know what your chances are and what the risks are of trying to suppress the evidence. To find out more please contact us for a free consultation.

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Defending Yourself Against False Domestic Violence Claims

A common factor in domestic violence claims is that the spouse or partner making the allegations later reconciles with the defendant in the criminal case and no longer wants to testify against them. In cases of actual domestic violence this could be a bad situation where the spouse is putting themselves in harms why again based on promises of change. However, in other cases where the alleged victim just called the cops to get their spouse/partner in trouble then it is important that they be able to stop the false charges that they have started. However, the only way they can do that is through spousal immunity meaning if the parties are married then the “victim” can refuse to testify against the defendant. If the parties are not married then the “victim” can be held in contempt of court if they do not testify meaning they will have to testify against the defendant and will most likely continue the story that they were injured so that they don’t get in trouble for making a false claim.

Ogden Criminal Defense | Fighting Domestic Violence Charges

If you have been charged with a domestic violence charge in Northern Utah, like Brigham City, Layton, Kaysville, Ogden, or Logan then call the attorney’s at Ogden Criminal Defense Lawyer for help. We understand the special nature of domestic violence claims and how to defend against them so contact us right away to get your questions answered.

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Sex Crimes in Logan

Sex crimes are some of the more serious offenses in our criminal justice system, along with violent crimes, offenses that involve forced actions of a sexual nature are the most aggressively prosecuted in Utah. Whether the charge is as serious as forcible sodomy like the man was facing in Logan or a smaller offense like lewdness, its important that you protect yourself by hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney. Without an attorney by your side you could be facing the aggressive state prosecution by yourself and that can be a scary thing.

Logan Criminal Defense Attorney | Protecting Your Rights

Sex crimes bring along with them a very negative stigma in our society and whether you are guilty of the offense charged or not people will look at you in a different light just based on the mere fact you’ve been charged with a sex crime. With all this negative societal stigma and the possible harsh penalties that could come with a conviction it is of utmost importance that you fight for your rights and you try and defend yourself the best you can, and the best you can defend yourself is by hiring an attorney from Ogden Criminal Defense Lawyer. Call or email us today to get your questions and to find out how we can help you in your case.

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