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Utah Criminal Lawyer For State And Federal Defense Representation
At the Law Offices of White & Matern, PLLC., we provide experienced, aggressive defense representation to individuals facing criminal charges throughout the state of Utah. Please call 801-266-4114 to schedule a free consultation with a Utah criminal defense attorney.
In addition to Ogden City, we represent people throughout the state of Utah, including Box Elder County, Weber County, Davis County, Salt Lake County, and Utah County.
Criminal Defense Attorney
At White & Matern, PLLC., we provide experienced, aggressive, defense representation to individuals facing criminal charges in Ogden and throughout Utah. Please call 801-266-4114 to schedule a free consultation with a criminal defense attorney.
In addition to Ogden City, we represent people in Salt Lake City, West Jordan, and throughout the northern Utah.
In addition to Ogden City, we represent people in Salt Lake City, West Jordan, and throughout the northern Utah.
DUI Attorney
If you are pulled over by a police officer and a breath test shows a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .05 or higher, you will be charged with driving under the influence (DUI/DWI). However, blood alcohol levels below .05 can also result in unsafe driving charges. Additionally, you may be charged with a DUI if you have signs of being under the influence of drugs. As your Farmington DUI defense lawyer, Daniel C. Matern can defend you against these and all DUI/DWI related charges, including reckless driving, hit and run, and more. The terms DWI (driving while intoxicated) and DUI (driving under the influence) are used interchangeably. The term DUI is more comprehensive in that the offense or violation charged might be drug induced (whether illegal or prescribed) and not necessarily alcohol-related.
Drug Possession Lawyer
Drug crimes are met with severe punishments in the State of Utah. Criminal charges such as possession of drug paraphernalia, drug use, and minor possession of drugs like marijuana can have a serious impact on your life. While they are not as severe as manufacturing or distributing drugs, or driving under the influence, they can still result in stiff penalties in Utah. I am Salt Lake City drug attorney Daniel Matern, and I am ready to defend you against any drug charges. Over the years, we have successfully represented men and women who have been accused of a variety of drug charges. Although each client is different, we utilize an aggressive and comprehensive approach to help protect their rights and to look after their best interests.
Drug Distribution Attorney
A drug distribution charge starts out as a third-degree felony for marijuana, but will be a second-degree felony for other drugs. Furthermore, all distribution charges are enhanced by one degree if an individual has a prior distribution conviction.
Distribution charges can not only damage personal reputations, it can also prevent them from getting a job, purchasing a home, and even cost them their freedom. It is important to fight these charges to clear your name.
As a Salt Lake City drug distribution attorney, Daniel C. Matern has represented clients charged with crimes involving all varieties of drug distribution, including marijuana, meth (methamphetamines), cocaine, heroin, prescription medications (Vicodin, Oxycontin), and other illegal substances. Daniel C. Matern understand the stress that can be caused by drug distribution charges in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah. Whether you have been charged with a drug crime for the first time or have been arrested before, Daniel C. Matern is committed to making sure your rights are protected and you will be treated fairly by the legal system.
Distribution charges can not only damage personal reputations, it can also prevent them from getting a job, purchasing a home, and even cost them their freedom. It is important to fight these charges to clear your name.
As a Salt Lake City drug distribution attorney, Daniel C. Matern has represented clients charged with crimes involving all varieties of drug distribution, including marijuana, meth (methamphetamines), cocaine, heroin, prescription medications (Vicodin, Oxycontin), and other illegal substances. Daniel C. Matern understand the stress that can be caused by drug distribution charges in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah. Whether you have been charged with a drug crime for the first time or have been arrested before, Daniel C. Matern is committed to making sure your rights are protected and you will be treated fairly by the legal system.
Disorderly Conduct Attorney
Disorderly conduct is kind of the catch-all criminal charge for a crime that involves something potentially disturbing to the public. As you can imagine, these kinds of charges do not have a standardized criminal defense process because they can cover a wide range of criminal acts.
At White & Matern, PLLC, we bring years of strategic defense to criminal offense cases across in West Jordan and throughout Utah. Our Salt Lake City disorderly conduct defense attorney, Daniel C. Matern, has successfully achieved results for countless individuals.
At White & Matern, PLLC, we bring years of strategic defense to criminal offense cases across in West Jordan and throughout Utah. Our Salt Lake City disorderly conduct defense attorney, Daniel C. Matern, has successfully achieved results for countless individuals.
Resisting Arrest Lawyer
Resisting arrest charges are typically related to the physical resistance or not cooperating with a law enforcement officer who is trying to arrest an alleged criminal offender. For many individuals who have been charged with resisting arrest, the charge seems to have come out of nowhere, and when that happens, our skillful Salt Lake City resisting arrest defense attorney, Daniel C. Matern, can help.
Hate Crime Attorney
There are few things that can ruin a person’s reputation more than getting charged with a hate crime. Salt Lake City police have reported increases in the amount of hate crimes. However, not every person accused of a hate crime is guilty. Law enforcement throughout Utah is making a greater effort to crack down on these crimes. If you are accused of a hate crime, the consequences can be severe. In addition to facing possible jail time, a hate crime charge can prevent a person from getting a job or even purchasing property.
If you are facing a hate crime charge in Kaysville City, it is crucial to seek legal representation and an experienced criminal defense attorney with a proven track record for protecting the rights of each client and looking after their best interests.
If you are facing a hate crime charge in Kaysville City, it is crucial to seek legal representation and an experienced criminal defense attorney with a proven track record for protecting the rights of each client and looking after their best interests.
Probation & Parole Violations Attorney
Essentially, there are two types of parole and probation violations. The first type involves accusations of not doing something under the terms of your probation or parole, such as checking in with a parole officer. The second type involves accusations of doing something that was restricted or prohibited by the terms of your probation or parole, such as driving your car, purchasing alcohol or firearms, drinking alcohol, or any other conditions that could violate your probation.
Accusations of violating parole or probation can put your freedom in jeopardy. If you have been charged with parole violation, probation violation, or house arrest violation, a criminal defense attorney can help. Daniel C. Matern is dedicated to protecting your freedom.
Accusations of violating parole or probation can put your freedom in jeopardy. If you have been charged with parole violation, probation violation, or house arrest violation, a criminal defense attorney can help. Daniel C. Matern is dedicated to protecting your freedom.
White Collar Crimes Attorney
Charges of white collar crimes, such as embezzlement or fraud, are complicated matters. Being convicted of a white collar crime can have a serious impact on your life in Utah. You face jail time, large fines and restitution, as well as a permanent mark on your record. You may face restrictions that limit the type of employment you are allowed to take, effectively halting your career.
Whether you are an accountant charged with diverting company funds into private accounts, a secretary charged with employee theft, or a member of a board of directors accused of taking company property, Daniel C. Matern can help. As Salt Lake City white collar crimes attorney, Daniel C. Matern will thoroughly research your case, working hard to develop creative strategies to defend you against charges of white collar crimes.
Whether you are an accountant charged with diverting company funds into private accounts, a secretary charged with employee theft, or a member of a board of directors accused of taking company property, Daniel C. Matern can help. As Salt Lake City white collar crimes attorney, Daniel C. Matern will thoroughly research your case, working hard to develop creative strategies to defend you against charges of white collar crimes.
Internet Crimes Attorney
Use of the Internet to commit crime may be considered a federal crime. If you are charged with a federal crime, your attorney must have experience with federal court regulations and procedures.
White & Matern, PLLC provide representation to individuals charged with state and federal Internet crimes. Daniel C. Matern has years of criminal defense experience in Utah, including in the federal courts. Known for his thorough case preparation and skill in the courtroom, he is prepared to aggressively defend you against all types of Internet crime charges.
White & Matern, PLLC provide representation to individuals charged with state and federal Internet crimes. Daniel C. Matern has years of criminal defense experience in Utah, including in the federal courts. Known for his thorough case preparation and skill in the courtroom, he is prepared to aggressively defend you against all types of Internet crime charges.
Theft Crimes Lawyer
Theft is most simply defined as when one person takes personal property of some value from another person, with specific intent to permanently deprive him or her of that property.
The penalties for theft crimes vary depending on the circumstances of the crime and the value of stolen property. Certain enhancements increase the penalties of the theft charges against you with the use of force, or threat of force. Force is not limited to the use of firearms, either; one might simply be raising a fist.
Not all theft crimes are the same. For example, identity theft has become one of the fastest growing forms of theft crimes in Salt Lake City. It does not necessarily involve the seizure of material possessions. It can be executed by a few simple clicks of the mouse. Theft crimes can be as varied as the people accused. Daniel C. Matern has defended a wide variety of people from all walks of life. When it comes to theft crime defense in Salt Lake City, experience matters. Do not take chances with your choice of legal representation.
The penalties for theft crimes vary depending on the circumstances of the crime and the value of stolen property. Certain enhancements increase the penalties of the theft charges against you with the use of force, or threat of force. Force is not limited to the use of firearms, either; one might simply be raising a fist.
Not all theft crimes are the same. For example, identity theft has become one of the fastest growing forms of theft crimes in Salt Lake City. It does not necessarily involve the seizure of material possessions. It can be executed by a few simple clicks of the mouse. Theft crimes can be as varied as the people accused. Daniel C. Matern has defended a wide variety of people from all walks of life. When it comes to theft crime defense in Salt Lake City, experience matters. Do not take chances with your choice of legal representation.
Gun Charges Lawyer
An arrest on gun charges can be a scary experience. Many clients are responsible law abiding citizens. Some cases involve people who had a gun found in their vehicle belonging to a different person without their knowledge. Others may have used a firearm as a form of self defense.
Gun charges are very serious in Utah. The penalties associated with them can increase if the charges are associated with domestic violence or drug crimes. As a criminal defense lawyer who has handled numerous gun charges, Daniel C. Matern takes on the responsibility to place each client in the best position to succeed. From the time you arrive for an initial consultation and all the way through trial, you can always count on Daniel C. Matern to be in your corner. Whether you are accused of threatening your spouse with a rifle, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, or carrying a concealed, illegal gun, Ogden gun charges law, Daniel C. Matern, can help.
Gun charges are very serious in Utah. The penalties associated with them can increase if the charges are associated with domestic violence or drug crimes. As a criminal defense lawyer who has handled numerous gun charges, Daniel C. Matern takes on the responsibility to place each client in the best position to succeed. From the time you arrive for an initial consultation and all the way through trial, you can always count on Daniel C. Matern to be in your corner. Whether you are accused of threatening your spouse with a rifle, being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm, or carrying a concealed, illegal gun, Ogden gun charges law, Daniel C. Matern, can help.
Cruelty To Animals Defense
Animal cruelty is a criminally prosecuted offense in Utah. Animal rights are protected by various state and federal laws. Any person found to be in violation of these laws – exhibiting cruelty to animals physically or psychologically – can face serious penalties.
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