Defending Your Constitutional Rights in Utah

Your Rights, Our Mission

When facing criminal charges, your constitutional rights are your most powerful defense. At Wasatch Defense Lawyers, we are committed to protecting those rights and ensuring that law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts follow the law. If your rights have been violated, we will aggressively fight to get evidence suppressed, charges reduced, or cases dismissed.

Your future is too important to leave to chance. Call us today at (801) 980-9965 for a free case review and let our experienced criminal defense attorneys protect your rights.

Know Your Constitutional Protections

Criminal charges can feel overwhelming, but the U.S. Constitution and Utah law provide crucial protections. When these rights are violated, it can significantly impact the outcome of your case.

At Wasatch Defense Lawyers, we ensure that:

1. You are protected from unlawful searches and seizures.
2. Your Miranda rights are upheld.
3. You receive due process in every stage of your case.
4. You are treated fairly under the law without discrimination.
5. Your First Amendment rights are safeguarded.

Search and Seizure: Fighting Illegal Searches

The Fourth Amendment protects you from unlawful searches and seizures. However, law enforcement frequently tries to bypass these protections to collect evidence against you. If the police violated search and seizure laws, we can move to suppress illegally obtained evidence, which may lead to a case dismissal.

Key Search and Seizure Protections

1. Warrants – Police need a valid warrant to search your property, vehicle, or phone.
2. Probable Cause – Officers must have a legal reason to conduct a search.
3. Consent Searches – You have the right to refuse a search if no warrant exists.
4. Vehicle Searches – Police need probable cause to search your car.
5. Home Searches – Your home has the highest legal protection against unlawful entry.
6. Digital Privacy – Police cannot search your phone without a warrant.

What to Do if You Were Searched Illegally

If law enforcement violated your rights, any evidence collected may be inadmissible in court. Our search and seizure defense lawyers in Utah will aggressively challenge unlawful searches and fight for your freedom. Call (801) 980-9965 today.

Miranda Rights: Protecting You from Self-Incrimination

The right to remain silent is one of your most powerful defenses. If police question you without reading your Miranda rights, any statements you make may be thrown out in court.

Your Miranda Rights Include:

1. The right to remain silent—anything you say can be used against you.
2. The right to an attorney—before and during questioning.
3. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.

Police Violations of Miranda Rights

1. Failure to read your rights before questioning.
2. Tricking or pressuring you into making a statement.
3. Ignoring your request for an attorney.
4. Using statements made before your rights were read.

What to Do If Your Miranda Rights Were Violated

If police failed to read your rights, our Miranda rights lawyers will fight to suppress your statements and weaken the prosecution’s case against you. Call us immediately at (801) 980-9965 if you were questioned without proper Miranda warnings.

Due Process: Ensuring a Fair Trial

The Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments guarantee that you cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. This means you have the right to:

1. A fair and impartial trial.
2. A speedy process without unnecessary delays.
3. Present evidence in your defense.
4. Confront witnesses who testify against you.
5. Appeal an unjust conviction.

When Due Process Rights Are Violated

If you were denied a fair hearing, if evidence was withheld, or if your trial was unfairly delayed, our criminal defense attorneys can fight to overturn wrongful convictions or challenge unfair charges.

Equal Protection: Fighting Unfair Prosecution

The Equal Protection Clause ensures that every defendant is treated fairly, regardless of race, gender, religion, or background. However, discrimination in law enforcement and the legal system still occurs.

Examples of Equal Protection Violations

1. Selective Prosecution – You were targeted unfairly based on personal characteristics.
2. Racial Profiling – You were arrested or charged due to bias.
3. Discriminatory Sentencing – Your punishment was harsher than others in similar cases.
4. Jury Bias – You were denied a fair and diverse jury.

How We Protect Your Equal Rights

If you believe you were targeted unfairly, we will fight for dismissal, reduced charges, or an appeal. We use expert testimony, legal precedent, and statistical evidence to prove discrimination in your case.

First Amendment: Defending Your Right to Free Speech

Your First Amendment rights protect your ability to express yourself, protest, and practice your religion without government interference. However, law enforcement may attempt to silence or punish you unlawfully.

Common First Amendment Violations

1. Arrests for protesting or expressing opinions.
2. Censorship of protected speech.
3. Religious discrimination in legal cases.
4. Retaliation for social media activity.

How We Defend Your Freedom

We aggressively fight cases where your free speech, religious beliefs, or protest rights have been violated. If your arrest or prosecution was based on unconstitutional restrictions, we will challenge the charges and demand justice.

Protect Your Rights Today

At Wasatch Defense Lawyers, we are relentless in defending the constitutional rights of our clients. If you believe your rights have been violated, do not wait. Early legal intervention can make a critical difference in your case.

Call Now for a Free Case Review

If your constitutional rights have been violated, or if you’re facing criminal charges, you need an aggressive legal team on your side. Call (801) 980-9965 today to schedule a free consultation and let us fight for your freedom.

Your rights matter. Your defense starts here.