Salt Lake City, Utah Criminal Defense Attorney
"I have fought over 3,500 charges in every city in Utah." - Branson K. West
Branson West is a top Utah criminal defense attorney located in South Jordan and practicing all over the state of Utah. His services range from violent crime defense to DUIs and more. Branson has handled almost every type of criminal prosecution, from simple misdemeanors to complex criminal prosecutions for adults and juveniles. Some of the areas of criminal defense Branson often focuses on are found below.

Recent Case Results
Case Dismissed!
Client was accused of leaving the scene of an accident in Riverton, case dismissed.
Dismissed!
Client's 2nd offense. Argued suppression motion, case dismissed.
Dismissed
Client charged with assault in Davis County. Cased was dismissed.
Burglary Case Dismissed
Client accused of breaking into vehicle, stealing items, then fleeing the scene.
Dismissed
Client charged with DUI. Case Dismissed.
Reduced
DUI charge dropped to reckless
DUI Dismissed
Client was stopped at DUI check point, failed FSTs, blew below the legal limit, but had other substances in his system.
DUI Dismissed
Client found in car, passed out, alleged drugs in system.
Case Dismissed
Domestic Violence case in Midvale, case DISMISSED.
Case Dismissed
DV and Burglary case dismissed in Salt Lake 3rd District
Dismissed
Accused of DUI with prescription drugs with an accident in South Jordan, case dismissed.
Case Dismissed
Dog attack case in Salt Lake County
Case Dismissed
DV in Sandy, client accused of fighting with girlfriend, case dismissed.
Case Dismissed
DV in Salt Lake County, client accused of attacking her daughters boyfriend, case dismissed.
THC DUI Dismissed
Kira Eoff, West Jordan, THC DUI dismissed
Dismissed
DUI in West Jordan, pulled over for swerving, dismissed.
Dismissed
DUI dismissed in Provo, bad driving pattern, thought it was drugs, failed FSTs, and DRE exam.
Jury Verdict of Not Guilty
DUI charge, client had actual physical control with a high BAC, verdict not guilty.
Case Dismissed
Target employee charged with theft in Layton, case dismissed.
Case Dismissed!
Stopped for speeding, failed FSTs.
Case Dismissed!
Client accused of driving with an ignition interlock device.
Case Dismissed!
Client accused of DUI, had a blood draw result of .08, got a second opinion that showed .075.
Case Dismissed!
Client was accused of assaulting her husband.
Case Dismissed!
Cops found items in the car, claimed there was a drug deal.
Case Dismissed
Client was accused of hitting son.
Case Dismissed!
Client was accused of fraudulently writing checks on accounts that were closed.
Case Dismissed!
Client drinks at party, comes back and falls asleep in car, fails FSTs, arrested for DUI.
Case Dismissed
Client was in Costco, put item in purse, security claimed she was stealing property.
Case Dismissed
Client was in a fight with boyfriend, charged with Domestic Violence (DV).
Case Dismissed!
Ran from a DUI checkpoint. Failed FSTs.
Case Dismissed
Client owed over $55,000 in child support arrears.
Case Dismissed
Client was buying bikes off KSL and ended up with stolen bikes.
Case Dismissed
Client was accused of stealing supplies from a salon.
Case Dismissed
Client was accused of pulling a gun on his girlfriend and threatening to kill her.
Case Dismissed!
Client was buying bikes off KSL and ended up with stolen bikes.
Case Dismissed
Client was stopped for a registration issue, failed the field sobriety tests and blew in the intoxilyzer twice.
Case Dismissed
Client was accused of driving on a restricted and suspended license.
Case Dismissed!
Client was accused of running a red light.
Jury Verdict of NOT GUILTY
Client failed field sobriety tests, had a poor driving pattern, & refused breath test.
Case DISMISSED!
Client was driving a big rig, and we were able to save his job.
Case DISMISSED!
Client was stopped and improperly searched.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was investigating friend being restrained by cops and cops attacked him.
DUI dismissed
Client was charged wrongfully. Restored his license, got the charges dismissed!
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client blew a .80.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client claimed he was not the driver, even though cops thought he was.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was driving the wrong way on a one-way road, failed FSTs.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was asleep in his car, with stereo on. Cops came and called it
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was accused of pulling a knife on a man in a Wal-mart parking lot.
Plea in Abeyance
Client had stolen items from a local retailer, had admitted everything to police and was able to keep her record clean.
Plea in Abeyance.
Clients were at a party when all were caught drinking. Were able to keep records clean.
Case DISMISSED!
Client was stopped for license plate light being out and for having it improperly displayed. Had a BAC of .17.
Case DISMISSED!
Client was at a pizza place, eating in the parking lot when cops arrived, suspicious of their activity.
Plea in Abeyance
Client called the police when upset, didn't mean to get cops involved, but we were able to save his record.
Plea in Abeyance to disorderly conduct as an infraction
Client was going through a divorce, his spouse would not allow him to see their child or leave. Cops blamed him.
Plea in Abeyance
Charges reduced, and offered in abeyance, so client's record would stay clean. She was accused of stalking a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, was a teacher, and was able to keep her record clean.
Charges reduced to disorderly conduct as an infraction, no jail time, minimal fine
Client was seen entering Wal-mart with a gun after making apparently threatening phone calls to his former manager.
Plea in Abeyance.
Client was a college student, accidentally walked out of the store without paying for a cup of soup, but had paid for everything else. Was able to keep her record clean.
Jury Verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was a former ski patroller and hopeful to get on with an ambulance crew. He was accused of driving off the road with prescription medication in his system. He suffered from strokes.
Verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was a truck driver and had been in an accident. The judge found him not guilty as charged.
Case DISMISSED!
Client was accused of stealing services from a shop. Were able to prove that her signature had been forged.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was accused of driving with alcohol in her system on a second offense, then subsequently refusing the breath test.
Case DISMISSED!
Client was accused of driving through the airport while DUI, was arrested prior to field sobriety tests being administered.
Branson K West is experienced with the following areas of criminal cases:
- Drug Charges
- Marijuana Defense Lawyer
- Medical Marijuana
- Metabolite (Marijuana) DUI
- Drug Possession
- Drug Paraphernalia
- Drug Use as Child Abuse
- Violent Crimes
- Assault and Battery
- Aggravated Assault
- Domestic Violence
- Criminal Mischief
- Resisting Arrest
- Assaulting an Officer
- Unlawful Restraint
- White Collar Crimes
- Fake ID Penalties
- Debit Card Fraud
- Theft
- Theft by Deception
- Fraud
- Embezzlement
- Forgery
- Credit Card Fraud
- Check Fraud
- Identity Theft
- Retail Theft and Shoplifting
- Traffic Violations
- Outstanding Traffic Tickets in Utah
- Speeding Tickets
- Stop Sign and Traffic Control Device Violations
- Failure to Maintain Control of a Vehicle
- Driving without an Ignition Interlock Device
- Reckless Driving
- Driving without Insurance
- Exhibition of Speed
- Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License
- Violating an Alcohol Restricted License
- Probation Violations
- Juvenile Law Attorney
- Record Expungement
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Thousands of Utah Charges Dropped or Reduced
Branson has handled thousands of Utah criminal charge cases in Salt Lake City and the local court systems. He KNOWS Utah's judges and he knows the prosecutors who handle the criminal cases in Utah. Most of all, he knows how to defend you against criminal charges in Utah successfully. If you find yourself charged with a crime or in need of a criminal defense attorney in Utah, call Branson at 801-285-5550. For those facing criminal charges in or around SLC, Branson K. West is the defense attorney with the experience to win.