It may seem simple enough to open a car door that someone forgot to lock and grab the AirPods sitting in the cupholder. However, the consequences for vehicle burglary in Utah can be serious. In fact, as you’ll learn below, a judge could sentence someone to almost a year of jail time for a vehicle burglary charge. Whether you have been charged with a vehicle burglary in Utah or are curious about the vehicle burglary laws, here are four things you should know.

As young people grow and experience the world, they may find themselves in trouble with the law. According to the Utah Division of Juvenile Justice Services, 26% of minors in Utah will have some kind of contact with the juvenile justice system. Charges against a child or teen can have a deep impact on parents, siblings, and extended family. These impacts may be lessened with the help of an experienced legal team.

As of 2015, Utah maintains a white-collar crime registry. It is currently the only such registry in the nation. Similar to the sex-offender registry, anyone can view who has been charged and convicted (within the past 10 years) of white-collar crimes such as money laundering, fraud, or theft by deception. With this added consequence for white-collar crime convictions in Utah, it’s imperative that you retain a legal team with proven experience defending these types of cases.

Cyberstalking, cyberbullying, or electronic communication harassment charges in Utah are serious. This year, with everyone spending even more time indoors and online, allegations of electronic harassment charges are only increasing. Under Utah law, you could be charged with cyberstalking if you have been accused of causing someone to fear their own (or someone else’s) safety and the result is “emotional distress." Since these crimes are based on intent and the feelings of others, you need an experienced legal team who will fight the charges against you.

Now that you understand how expungements work, this is what you need to know to begin the process and find the right lawyer to get the job done. 

While there may be some hoops to jump through, getting your adult criminal record expunged is a sought after process by many in Utah. Here are a few things you should know about how to expunge your adult criminal record.

Whether or not you committed the crime, you want an attorney who is completely on your team and wants the best outcome for you. You want someone who will move the process along so you can move on with your life.

The basic definition of “domestic violence,” according to Utah law, is a pattern of abusive or aggressive behavior in a relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Abusive behavior can be more than physical. It can also be emotional, sexual, or even psychological. Many prosecutors will also bring charges for allegations of domestic violence toward family members, friends, and co-workers.

You’ve heard it on every movie and TV series with a crime in the plotline: “Anything you say can, and will, be held against you in a court of law.” Let this be the first thing that comes to mind when you are encountered by a police officer who suspects you broke the law. You may not think that you will ever have a run-in with the police, but it’s always better to be prepared. In case an unfortunate situation does arise, have this knowledge stored away so you can act in your best interest.