Each criminal case has individual needs which may require the fee to be adjusted, either up or down in price. Often, I will tell people
that their case is relatively simple and the fee will be much lower than they anticipated. Please come to my office for a free consultation.
During our discussion I will listen to you describe your situation and learn enough about the case to quote you a reasonable price. Often, criminal cases
require investigation; these fees will be charged as necessary.
| EXPUNGEMENTS & §402 REDUCTIONS |
Expungements:
In Utah, most felony and misdemeanor convictions can be expunged, leaving your record as if the convictions never happened.
If you are finished with formal probation, and not facing current charges, Utah law (Utah Code Annotated §77-88-10, §77-88-11, & §77-88-12)
allows you to have your misdemeanor and felony convictions expunged.
Typically, felony convictions can be expunged after 7 years. Class "A" misdemeanors can be
expunged after 5 years. All other misdemeanors and infractions can be
expunged after 3 years. Traffic convictions involving alcohol require 10 years before they are
eligible for expungement.
BENEFITS OF EXPUNGEMENT:
- Tell employers that you have not been convicted of a crime
- Become eligible for student loans
- Become eligible for housing assistance
- Become eligible for more types of professional licenses and certificates
- Tell friends and family that you have not been convicted of a crime
- To stop fearing or being embarrassed when someone does a background check on you.
Reduction of Criminal Conviction:
Under Utah law (section §76-3-402(2) an attorney can apply to have your conviction reduced by
up to two degrees. For example, a second degree felony could be reduced
to a class "A" misdemeanor. A reduction in class by just one degree can reduce
the time needed to wait for expungement by several years, plus it can immediately
restore rights, such as the right to possess a firearm.
| Areas of Criminal Practice: |
Fraud
Car Thefts
Assaults |
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DUI
Domestic Violence
Sexual Assaults |
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Drug Cases
Forgery
Thefts |
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Probation Violations
Parole Violations
Sex Crimes |
The materials at this site are for informational purposes only and are not intended to be legal advice. Please remember that no
attorney-client relationship is established until I have personally reviewed the case. The attorney-client relationship is formed only
after a written representation/retainer agreement is signed. Simply sending an e-mail requesting that I take your case does not establish
an attorney-client relationship. NOTHING can replace a face-to-face meeting or telephone consultation with an attorney.
