Domestic Violence

Need Defense Against Domestic Violence Charges?

Our team of experienced attorneys can provide it.

For more than 25 years, we have defended people accused of crimes in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah. We understand the consequences that a domestic violence conviction can have, including jail time, fines, loss of your right to have a firearm and damages to your life and reputation. We are here to see that you don't have to face these consequences.

E-mail or call us at (801) 363-5297 for a free consultation with a domestic violence defense lawyer.

Domestic violence charges typically involve people in a relationship, such as husband and wife or boyfriend and girlfriend. However, they can be applied to any case involving a dispute between blood relatives or cohabitants, including siblings, roommates and more. No matter who was involved in your case, the criminal defense team at Access Legal can help.

Charges of domestic violence do not necessarily require any physical harm. Domestic assault can involve simply the threat of physical harm. Of course, cases involving serious injury become much more complex. We know how to handle these challenges.

The prosecution is willing to fight to see that you pay for the crime you are accused of. That is not justice to us. We are here to fight them to see that you get fair treatment in your domestic violence case.

We Get Results

From the moment you enlist us to handle your domestic violence case, we will prepare for a battle in the courtroom. We know that this is the ultimate venue for the fight. We will make it very clear to the opposition that we are willing to go the distance to get you the results you deserve. In many cases, this leads to the prosecution offering a deal. If that deal is not fair, they had better be ready to fight. We will be. We have won the majority of cases we have brought to trial.

E-mail or call us at (801) 363-5297 for more information about how our criminal defense team can defend you against domestic violence or spousal abuse charges.

State v. McHugh, Judge Stott, 4th District Court, Provo. On June 24, 2009, Edward Flint and Jonathon Grimes for the Defendant, the Defendant was found guilty of making a threatening phone call after a two-day Jury Trial.

United States v. Vero Ken, US District for Utah, Central Division, Judge Waddoups. On June 11, 2009, Jonathon Grimes for Defendant successfully argued against the cross-referencing sentencing of defendant in Federal Court on a conviction for possession of a gun by a convicted felon. The US Attorney had sought to have the Defendant serve up to 10 years of prison for possession a handgun, because of pending charges of Attempted Murder in Wyoming State Court. Mr. Grimes convinced the Judge that the harsher penalties were not proven in a case where the defendant’s rights of due process and confrontation of witnesses was at issue, and the Defendant will only serve an additional 29 months of incarceration, instead of 10 more years.

West Valley v. Eschler, 3rd District Court, Salt Lake and West Valley Justice Court (two cases). On June 4, 2009, Jonathon Grimes for Defendant, Judge McCullaugh dismissed the last of several charges against defendant alleging domestic assault. Previously, the prosecution voluntarily dismissed a more serious charge pending in District Court, and Defense counsel filed a motion to Disqualify Judge Keith Stoney from the remaining Justice Court case. Rather than allow the details to be made public, the prosecution asked the Court to dismiss the case.

State v. Warren, Judge Harmond, 7th District Court, Price. On February 20, 2009, Edward Flint for the Defendant, an Evidentiary Hearing on Defendant’s Motion to Suppress Evidence resulted in the Court finding that the police did not have Reasonable Suspicion to stop the defendant’s vehicle, and ordered the suppress of all evidence, resulting in the Dismissal of Felony charges of Possession of methamphetamine, DUI, weapons violations and other charges. This was the second time that this same defendant obtained a suppression of all evidence and dismissal of nearly identical charges in a different court, based upon the research and arguments of Mr. Flint as his attorney.

West Valley v. Warthen, Judge McCullaugh, West Valley Justice Court.. On October 30, 2008, Edward Flint for the Defendant, the Jury returned a Verdict of Not Guilty to DUI and Improper Turn. Defendant blew a .139 Blood Alcohol Test, but our Expert Witness convinced the Jury that the test was unreliable.

State of Utah v. Jamie Clark 071701923 and 081700868. Felony DUI case in Davis County, UT. The prosecutor is unable to get the case bound over on two successive Preliminary Hearings. All Charges dismissed and cannot be re-filed on August 18, 2008.

Farmington City v. Aubrey Sines 085005370. Motion so suppress evidence granted after prosecutor agreed that stop violated the 4th Amendment. Case dismissed on 8/19/08

West Valley City v. Todd Hull 08192956 After entering a guilty plea in West Valley City Justice Court, Todd Hired Jonathon Grimes to represent him on an appeal. Mr. Grimes sets the case for trial and September 8, 2008, less than a month before trial, the prosecutor moves the court to dismiss all charges against Todd. Mr. Grimes does not oppose the motion and the case is dismissed.

Cottonwood Heights v. Rublev (Judge Daniel Gibbons) On June 16, 2008, Edward Flint for Defendant, the jury only heard the first witness before breaking for lunch; after lunch, the prosecutor Lorenzo Miller was 20 minutes late for court and the Judge Dismissed the DUI charges against defendant, with prejudice. The prosecution did not appeal and the case is closed.

State v. Rios, West Jordan District Court, Judge T. Christiansen. On April 17, 2008, Edward Flint and Jonathon Grimes together for the Defendant, the Jury returned Verdicts of NOT Guilty to Rape and NOT Guilty to Forcible Sodomy, both 1st Degree Felonies punishible by up to life in prison, but this defendant is home with his family tonight.

Vernal City v. Moore, Vernal Justice, (Judge McRae) Edward D. Flint for the defendant, the prosecutor dismissed the case prior to trial scheduled on February 26, 2008 because the arresting officer errantly destroyed some evidence that could not be retrieved.

State v. Jordan, SL County Justice, (Judge Robertson) on February 7, 2008, Jonathon W. Grimes for the Defendant, the prosecutor dismissed the case halfway through jury trial when it became obvious they would lose.

State v. Farrington, St. George District, (Judge Beacham) Edward D. Flint for defendant, on February 20, 2008, the prosecutor dismissed Felony DUI charges against the defendant, a commercial truck driver, prior to a Final Pre-Trial Conference.

State v. Giles, Duchesne District Court, (Judge Payne) On December 20, 2007, Edward D. Flint for the Defendant the Jury returned a split verdict, finding defendant NOT GUILTY of Class A Misdemeanor domestic violence in presence of a child, and Guilty of simple assault.

State v. Fail, Salt Lake District, (Judge Skanchy) Edward D. Flint for the defendant, on November 30, 2007, the jury returned guilty verdicts for tax evasion and failure to file tax returns after a two day jury trial.

Taylorville v. Gallegos, Taylorsville Justice, (Judge Kwan) November 1, 2007, Edward D. Flint for defendant, the case resolved with a Plea in Abeyance prior to jury selection.

State v. Cossey, SL County Justice, (Judge Robertson) Jonathon W. Grimes for the defendant, the case settled half-way through jury trial.

State v. Dade, SL District Court (Judge Barrett) Edward D. Flint for Defendant on June 18, 2007, the scheduled jury trial was stricken and the defendant plead guilty to Sexual Battery, a Class A Misdemeanor, and two First Degree Felony charges of Aggravated Rape and Aggravated Sodomy were dismissed. The defendant had faced a minimum mandatory sentence of 20 years to life if convicted, but as a result of the plea bargain, received credit for time served and was released from jail that day.

State v. Barrow, SL District Court (Judge Hilder) Edward D. Flint for Defendant, on June 5, 2007, the prosecutor reduced the charges before Jury selection from a Third Degree Felony Aggravated Assault (5 years prison) to a Class C Misdemeanor "Disorderly Conduct" and the defendant was assessed $600.00 in restitution and the case closed.

West Valley City v. Kimball, WVC Justice (Judge Stoney) Edward D. Flint for Defendant, in October, 2006, the jury returned a verdict of NOT GUILTY of Child Abuse.

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