Utah Criminal Law Blog — Page 15

Lying About Ingesting Drugs Just Before Being Arrested Is Now a Crime

Learn about Utah's new law regarding lying to the police about drug use. Understand the implications and seek legal assistance today.

Juvenile Wildlife Crimes

If you’re a parent or guardian concerned about your teenager’s legal standing in Utah, understanding the implications of these crimes is crucial. Many people are…

Utah Justice Court Jurisdiction—Types of Utah Criminal Cases and Code Citations

Utah Justice Courts have jurisdiction over the following types of criminal cases under the Utah criminal code. Selected 16-17-year-olds and adults over 18 years old for…

When Can a 16-17 Year Old Get Charged in a Utah Justice Court Verus a Juvenile Court?

Adult Charges. Under 18-year-old children charged with crimes is called juvenile delinquency. Adults charged with crimes under Utah’s criminal code are criminal charges.…

New Utah Burglary Offense--Eff 2024

Beginning May 1, 2024, Utah will enforce a new law making it a third-degree felony to disrupt or interrupt connected services, such as phone lines, internet, or…

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Impaired Driving 2024 Amendments in Utah

Learn about the 2024 amendments to Utah DUI laws, including restrictions on impaired driving plea bargains for Extreme DUIs. Call Today!

Expert Utah DUI Lawyer on New DUI Bail Exception

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New Utah Road Rage Enhancement Law 20204

(1). Impound Your Car. The police can now impound your car if road rage is suspected without a warrant. See Utah Code 41-1a-1101(3). Effective 07/01/24 Seizure --…

What Makes Aggravated Assault Aggraved? 2024 Amendments

CHANGE: You can now commit aggravated assault if you use a motor vehicle. Felony 3 Aggravated Assault. Felony 3 aggravated assault in Utah is just simple assault causing…