White-collar crime isn’t just insider trading and money laundering. There are a lot more crimes that qualify as white-collar crimes. This is especially important to know in Utah because Utah was the first state in the U.S. to create a public white-collar crime offender registry. It works like a sex-offender registry, where users can view who has been charged and convicted in the past ten (10) years of certain white-collar crimes. Below are 9 crimes that could land you in trouble with the law but also on the white-collar crime registry.

Now that you understand how expungements work, this is what you need to know to begin the process and find the right lawyer to get the job done. 

The state of Utah has specific laws around electronic communication harassment. While there are many ways to harass someone with electronic communication, the crime most commonly known is cyberstalking. Since cyberstalking can happen anywhere, it’s important to keep in mind that a person who is guilty of the crime can be subject to prosecution in the jurisdiction where the communication originated or was received. Here are four things you should know about cyberstalking and the potential consequences associated with the crime in Utah.

In 2020, violent crimes in Salt Lake City increased by more than 20 percent according to the Salt Lake Police Department. While there are likely many reasons for the increase, it’s no surprise that the pandemic hasn’t helped. Tensions are running high and people may find it more difficult to think before they act. If you are dealing with criminal charges for a violent crime, the lawyers at Brown, Bradshaw, and Moffat can help you protect your rights throughout the criminal process.

While probation is for those who served jail time, parole is for those who have served time in prison. Parole allows individuals in prison to return to the community before the end of their prison sentence. But being released on parole comes with supervision and plenty of rules (conditions). The following 20 conditions are summarized explanations of the standard conditions for parole in Utah. However, special conditions may also be added depending on the circumstances.

The basic definition of “domestic violence,” according to Utah law, is a pattern of abusive or aggressive behavior in a relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner. Abusive behavior can be more than physical. It can also be emotional, sexual, or even psychological. Many prosecutors will also bring charges for allegations of domestic violence toward family members, friends, and co-workers.

Whether you destroy a valued possession of a partner in a domestic dispute or deface public property as part of a protest, you could be charged with criminal mischief. Additionally, destroying your own property for insurance money or recklessly causing a substantial interruption to structures like public utilities, health care facilities, or government operations is also considered criminal mischief.

Cyberbullying exists everywhere, including Utah. About 45% of Utah children have reported that they’ve been cyberbullied. Fortunately, Utah has several laws in place to keep people safe from these kinds of attacks.

In 2024, over 13,000 cases of fraud in Utah were reported to the state’s Bureau of Criminal Identification. That’s a little over 371 cases per 100,000 people. Fraud is a common crime in Utah, and there are a lot of different ways to get charged with it.If you are facing fraud charges in Utah, here are some things you should do.