Criminal Law Overview

Bugden & Isaacson, LLC is a Salt Lake City-based law firm known for providing aggressive advocacy and achieving outstanding results for criminal defendants in Utah.  We provide defense representation before state courts, federal courts, and administrative agencies, and are experienced in all of the following areas:

• Assault & Domestic Violence
• Computer & Internet Crimes
• Drug Crimes
• Drunk-Driving & DUI
• Juvenile Law
• Sex Offenses
• Weapons Crimes
• White Collar Crimes

Assault & Domestic Violence

Bugden & Isaacson represents clients who have been charged with assault and domestic violence in Utah.  Whether you have been charged with abuse, aggravated assault, or were arrested after a domestic dispute, our experienced criminal defense lawyers can help you protect your rights.

Internet Crimes

Bugden & Isaacson has represented numerous clients charged with "enticing a minor over the internet" in both state and federal courts.  In State v. Sweat in 2004, we obtained an acquittal for our client.  In a federal court case in 2005, we were able to reduce a recommended sentence of 48 months to 24 months.

Juvenile Law

The juvenile justice system is quite different from the adult system.  When a juvenile is accused of a crime, probation reports and detention hearings greatly impact the eventual outcome of the case.  Even if the offense seems minor, there can be serious consequences that follow a child into adulthood.  Attorneys at Bugden & Isaacson can help families advocate for their children and place them in the best possible position to obtain a satisfactory outcome.

Weapons Crimes

At Bugden & Isaacson, our attorneys are experienced in a range of criminal law matters, including weapons crimes.  Depending on the facts and circumstances surrounding the charge, penalties for weapons crimes can vary widely.  For example, "carrying a concealed dangerous weapon" can be a misdemeanor or a felony, with sentences ranging from six months in jail to 15 years in prison.

For more information on specific types of criminal charges, visit our pages about drug crimes, DUI, sex offenses, or white collar crimes.

Seek Experienced Legal Counsel

Whether you are being investigated or have been charged with a crime, there are many critical decisions to be made.  If you have not been charged and the police request an interview, you should always decline to be interviewed without a lawyer present.  Choices about how to proceed should only be made with the assistance of competent defense counsel.  Until you have consulted with competent counsel, you should assert your constitutional right to remain silent and to have the advice of counsel.  If our experienced trial attorneys get involved early in the process, we can often have an influence on whether and what kinds of charges are filed.  Once a charge is filed, there are many legal tactics we can employ to put you in a better position at trial. 

To learn more about our services or to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer about your case, contact Bugden & Isaacson, LLC today at (801) 467-1700.