Your Rights and Defense Options in Utah Criminal Cases
Many of the clients we've helped at the law office of Greg Smith and Associates have never had an encounter with law enforcement before. In fact, they are often been hard-working, contributing members of society who for one reason or another find themselves in an unfortunate situation.
We understand the stress, the anxiety and the fears you have for your future.
- How will this affect your job? Your education? Your family?
- What is going to happen now and what will happen next?
- Can you afford bail?
- What can you do on your own behalf? Should you cooperate or remain silent? Do you need to participate in a grand jury proceeding or can you refuse?
- How can you avoid saying and doing things that might hurt your criminal case?
- If you plead guilty, then what?
Part of our job as defense attorneys is helping our clients understand the criminal justice system. We will explain what is happening, what you can expect, and what your options are moving forward.
You are a vital part of the defense team, and we make sure you are involved in the decision making at every step, but you will always have the benefit of our years of criminal law experience as a guide. Several of our criminal defense attorneys have worked both sides of the criminal case, as former prosecutors or former police officers.
Learn more about criminal prosecution in the state of Utah and in federal courts:
- Your Miranda rights
- Your Sixth Amendment rights
- Enhancements for crimes in Utah
- Motion or petition to reduce charges
- Alternative sentencing options
- Location of Utah court locations
- Criminal charges and immigration status
- The effects of criminal charges on employment
- How to expunge criminal charges
At Greg Smith and Associates we make sure no client faces the powerful arm of the law without an equally powerful defense.
We regularly advise other attorneys on critical issues in criminal law. Our legal insights and opinions have also been aired on Good Morning America (twice) and printed in national newspapers such as USA Today.
Contact a Salt Lake City Criminal Lawyer
Contact Greg Smith and Associates to schedule a free initial consultation at our West Jordan or Park City law office. Call 801-924-4934 or toll free 888-708-8867.
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Clients with disabilities or impairments
Access to our office is available to clients and their family members at all times. Special equipment and communication devices are available upon request for our clients with visual, hearing, speech and physical impairment. In addition, arrangements can be made for verbal or sign language interpreters if needed to communicate between our attorneys and the client and family. Please notify our law office if any additional accommodations related to your disability or impairment are necessary to make your consultation more comfortable.
