A violent crime conviction can have long-term harmful effects.

When a person is convicted of a violent crime, they can expect social stigma, decreased trust by the community, and to have less appeal to employers. In addition, they are subject to the secondary penalties that attach to a violent crime conviction. These are called collateral consequences.

Unlike jail or prison time, fines and probation, these are not the direct effects of a conviction. However, they have a serious impact on the person's life and freedom.

Violent crime cases can be complicated, and there is always more than one side to any story. If you or a family member has been charged with a violent crime, it is important that you call us right away. Our defense attorneys will begin working to resolve the case, try to get the charges dismissed, and protect the rights of the accused.

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If you are accused of one of these offenses against someone you live with, it can be charged as domestic violence.

A violent crime is an offense in which the accused uses or threatens to use violent force upon the victim. A violent act may be the sole aim of the offender - such as criminal homicide. However, crimes in which violence is the means to an end, (including criminal ends) such as robbery, are also violent crimes. Violent crimes can be committed with or without a weapon.

In Utah, violent crimes are those which include homicide, assault, kidnapping, robbery, intimidation and threats.

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• Assault (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-102)
• Assault Against a School Employee (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-102.3)
• Assault Against a Peace Officer, or Military Service Member in Uniform (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-102.4)
• Assault by a Prisoner (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-102.5)
• Propelling a Substance or Object at a Peace or Corrections Officer (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-102.6)
• Assault Against a Healthcare Provider or EMS Worker (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-102)
• Aggravated Assault (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-103)
• Mayhem (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-102)
• Harassment (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-106)
• Stalking (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-106.5)
• Threat of Terrorism (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-107.3)
• Threat of Violence (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-107)
• Hazing (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-107.5)
• Child Abuse (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-109)
• Child Abandonment (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-109)
• Domestic Violence in the Presence of a Child (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-109.1)
• Abuse or Neglect of a Child with a Disability (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-110)
• Reckless Endangerment (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-112)
• Endangerment of a Child or Vulnerable Adult (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-113)
• Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-111(3))
• Aggravated Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-110)
• Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-111)
• Surreptitious Administration of Certain Substances (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-113)
• Unlawful Detention (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-304)
• Automobile Homicide (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-207)
• Automobile Homicide Involving Text Messaging or E-Mail while Driving (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-207.5)
• Homicide by Assault (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-209)
• Manslaughter (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-205)
• Negligent Homicide (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-206)
• Child Abuse Homicide (Utah Code Ann. §76-5-208)

Weapon Offenses

• Alteration of Number or Mark on Pistol/Revolver (Utah Code Ann. §76-10-522)
• Possession of a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Assault (Utah Code Ann. §76-6-507)
• Discharge of a Firearm (from a Vehicle, Near a Highway, or toward any Person, Building or Vehicle) (Utah Code Ann. §76-16-508)
• Carrying a Dangerous Weapon Under the Influence (Utah Code Ann. §76-10-528)
• Carrying a Loaded Firearm in a Vehicle, or on a Street (Utah Code Ann. §76-10-505)
• Carrying a Concealed Weapon (Utah Code Ann. §76-10-504)
• Felony Discharge of a Firearm (Utah Code Ann. §76-10-508.1)
• Parent or Guardian Providing a Firearm to a Violent Minor (Utah Code Ann. §76-10-509.6)
• Parent or Guardian Knowing of Minor's Weapon Possession (Utah Code Ann. §76-10-509.7)
• Possession of a Dangerous Weapon by a Minor (Utah Code Ann. §76-6-509)
• Possession of a Dangerous Weapon, Firearm or Sawed-Off Shotgun or or about School Premises (Utah Code Ann. §76-10-505.5)
• Prohibition of Possession of Certain Weapons by a Minor (Utah Code Ann. §76-10-509)
• Providing Weapons to a Minor (Utah Code Ann. §76-10-509.5)
• Sale of Firearms to Juveniles (Utah Code Ann. §76-10-509.9)
• Threatening With, or Using, a Dangerous Weapon in a Fight or Quarrel (Utah Code Ann. §76-10-506)