Utah Criminal Law Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Happens If I Am Arrested?
  After you have been arrested, there are certain timeframes and procedures that the prosecution and the court must follow.  Usually, the police will advise you of your Miranda rights (the … more
• What Are The Miranda Rights?
  Also known as the Miranda Rule or the Miranda Warning, when you are arrested in the U.S.A, police officers must warn you that you have the right to remain silent, that any thing you … more
• Where Do The Miranda Rights Come From?
  The Miranda rights come from the Supreme Court’s interpretation of the 5th Amendment rule against self incrimination.  In 1966, the U.S. Supreme Court decided the historic case of … more

Legal Articles

• When Does Discipline Become Abuse?
  Some types of physical actions are clearly abusive. It is never okay for an adult to sexually abuse a child, provide a child with illegal drugs or to burn or choke a child. However, the line between parental and child abuse is not always that clear.    Many families strongly believe in spanking as a means of punishment, for example. Other families believe that spanking … more
• How Bad Lawyering Can Result in Wrongful Convictions
  While the U.S. Constitution guarantees a defendant the right to representation by an attorney in a criminal case, there is no guarantee that the attorney will be effective, thorough, or even competent.  For the majority of defendants charged with serious crimes, coming up with the thousands of dollars necessary to hire a renowned private criminal defense attorney is simply out of … more

Free Legal Forms

• Official Warrant Request Application
• Petition And Order Of Expungement
• Petition For Relief Under The Post-Conviction Remedies Act
• Cover Sheet For Civil Actions

Legal Guides

• Federal Habeas Corpus Review: Challenging State Court Criminal Convictions
  This research paper, from the Bureau of Justice Statistics, examines a sample of disposed habeas … more
• Understanding the Federal Courts

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