For defendants in federal cases, an important part of the criminal sentencing process is the presentence investigation. The investigation becomes a report that helps the legal system determine anything from the length of a sentence to the facility where the sentence is served.

It is difficult when a family member or friend leaves to serve a prison term. However, there are ways to make the experience better for both you and your loved one while separated by prison walls. Supporting incarcerated loved ones is a great way to help them not only endure their sentence but find ways to learn and grow from it. Here are seven ways you can support a family member or friend who is serving a prison sentence in Utah.

Embezzling is when someone who is responsible for maintaining money or assets takes portions of the physical or digital assets for their own personal gain. This crime is especially relevant today as trillions of dollars have been put into Covid-19 relief funds that can be accessed by a broad range of organizations. For those struggling with financial burdens, taking a little off the top may seem far too easy. However, this type of theft is serious and can carry severe penalties.

In Utah, most traffic crimes are simple infractions, such as a ticket for speeding or running a stop sign. They aren’t punishable by imprisonment, but they can get expensive (up to $750 in some cases). However, if you have been charged with a more severe traffic crime—driving with a revoked license, drunk driving, or hit and run—you need an experienced lawyer who can help you protect your rights.

Let’s say you were stopped on a city street or highway in Utah. Whether you know you committed a traffic violation or have no idea why you were stopped, the fact is still the same: you have rights when you’re interacting with law enforcement in Utah. The more you know about your rights, the better your situation will be, especially if you are wrongfully accused or coerced into saying or doing something for which you have the right to refuse. Here are six things you should know about your rights in Utah. Keep in mind, that these are general guidelines that may vary with each situation.

If you have been charged with a crime, choosing a defense lawyer to represent you can feel overwhelming. How do you know who will have your best interest at heart? How do you figure out who will help you get the best outcome for your case? Let us make the decision easier for you.

In many cases, you may not know that law enforcement has been working on a criminal investigation against you until they show up with a search warrant. This means your home or place of business—and the people living or working there—could be subject to a stressful, unexpected situation.

Utah is one of the states that have both a lifetime and limited requirement for registration on the Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry. This means that there are various circumstances and timelines under which an individual may be eligible for removal from the registry.