21
Mar

What are the three field sobriety tests in Utah?

Touching the nose, counting, or reciting the alphabet backwards. Although you may have seen them performed on TV, these are not valid field sobriety tests in Utah. There are three field sobriety tests a Utah police officer may conduct when suspecting a DUI—three standardized field sobriety tests adopted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]

17
Mar

Understanding plea bargaining: the basics

Not every criminal case goes through the process of a lengthy trial. Defendants often resolve their case through a plea bargaining agreement.  Let’s look into the plea bargain process in Utah, when it is available, and its pros and cons on sentencing. What is a plea bargaining? A plea bargain or “plea offer,” is the […]