Criminal Law Attorneys in Utah & Colorado
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Blackly & Wingad / Areas of Practice / Criminal Law Attorneys
Our team of experienced trial attorneys will carefully look at every detail of your case. We fight for the best possible outcome—from dismissing your case, reducing your charges, and going to trial–we help you understand all of your legal options.
We’re here to stand by you every step of the way. From your first call to the courtroom, you’ll get clear answers, honest support, and powerful legal defense.
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Criminal Law Defense in Salt Lake City and Denver
Murder/Homicide:
Murder/Homicide means unlawfully killing another person. These charges are very serious, and you need a strong legal defense right away.
Attempted Murder:
This is when someone tries to kill another person but doesn’t succeed. Even if no one dies, it’s still a serious charge requiring an experienced legal team.
Assault:
Assault occurs when someone causes injury to another person or apprehension of immediate bodily harm.
Identity Fraud:
Identity Fraud is knowingly or intentionally using or attempting to use the personal identifying information of another person with fraudulent intent. We are available to discuss the nuances of these charges with you.
Unlawful Detention:
This means keeping someone somewhere against their will. Even short detainment can lead to criminal charges.
Manslaughter:
Causing someone’s death by being reckless—not on purpose—is called manslaughter.
Negligently Operating a Vehicle Resulting in Death:
Driving carelessly or without thinking and causing someone’s death can lead to major legal consequences.
Aggravated Robbery & Robbery:
Aggravated Robbery is robbery while using a dangerous weapon, causing serious bodily injury or taking an operable vehicle.
Robbery is unlawfully and intentionally taking or attempting to take property of another by means of force or fear.
Failure to Stop at the Command of an Officer:
Failure to Stop at the Command of an Officer occurs when someone fails to comply with a law enforcement officer’s verbal or visual command to stop for the purpose of avoiding arrest.
Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by a Restricted Person:
Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by a Restricted Person is the unlawful possession of any weapon or instrument that can be used to cause serious injury or death.
Aggravated Assault & Assault:
Aggravated Assault involves any assault that results in serious bodily harm or use of a deadly weapon. Assault occurs when someone causes injury to another person or apprehension of immediate bodily harm. We help navigate all the consequences associated with these accusations.
Assault Against a Peace Officer:
Assault Against a Peace Officer is an assault or threat of violence against a peace officer acting within the scope of their authority.
Aggravated Kidnapping & Kidnapping:
Kidnapping is detaining or restraining an individual for any substantial period of time or detaining or restraining an individual in circumstances that create a risk of bodily injury.
Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by a Restricted Person:
Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by a Restricted Person is the unlawful possession of any weapon or instrument that can be used to cause serious injury or death.
Possession of a Firearm by a Restricted Person:
Possession of a Firearm by a Restricted Person is the illegal possession of any type of firearm.
Felony Discharge of a Firearm:
Felony Discharge of a Firearm is when someone discharges a firearm with malicious intent or in the direction of another person.
Felony Discharge of a Firearm with Injury or Serious Injury:
Felony Discharge of a Firearm with Injury or Serious Injury involves the intentional use of a weapon that results in serious physical injury.
Criminal Mischief/Destruction of Property:
Criminal Mischief/Destruction of Property is when someone intentionally damages another person’s property without their consent.
Distribution of an Intimate Image:
Distribution of an Intimate Image occurs when someone knowingly or intentionally distributes an intimate image of an adult, without the person’s consent, knowing it would cause that person to suffer emotional distress or harm.
Stalking:
Stalking is the repeated harassment or threatening behavior directed at another person with intent to cause fear or distress.