Category: Criminal Defense
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Stolen French Fries and Utah Law
Research indicates stolen french fries taste better. But there are legal risks. Let’s look at what the science and the law have to say on this matter.
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Criminal Defense in Utah – Getting to the Root
Asking “why” is as important as asking “what”. When people think about criminal defense lawyers, they picture courtroom battles. They imagine dramatic cross-examinations, clever legal arguments, objections, and last-minute victories.…
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State v. Menzies, 2025 UT 38
Utah Supreme Court Halts Execution of Ralph Menzies Over Dementia Concerns The high court’s unanimous decision in State v. Menzies, 2025 UT 38, emphasizes that individuals facing execution must have…
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State v. Dutton, 2025 UT App139
A Real Life Example Involving Probable Cause Facts of the Case In July 2020, a bank employee in Kanab, Utah, called 911 to report a customer exhibiting concerning behavior. The…
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New Crimes in Utah for 2026
Criminal Offenses in Utah – Legislative Changes, Additions, and Removals The Utah Legislature works hard each year to try to improve the world. Without passing judgment, without expressing agreement or…
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Judicial Impartiality and Bias in Utah
Learn how judicial impartiality protects fair trial rights in Utah criminal cases. This article explains judicial bias, ex parte communications, and the ethical rules that help ensure defendants receive a…
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Stand Your Ground in Utah
Utah might apply its self-defense laws different than other states that have similarly written self-defense laws. Before defending yourself or your family or your home, make sure you really need…
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Supporting the Constitution
Freedom isn’t defined by power, but by process. Lawyers, like soldiers, uphold the Constitution by ensuring due process and protecting liberty one person at a time.
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Veterans Court in Utah
Veterans face unique challenges when returning home, and those struggles can lead to difficult encounters with law enforcement. With the right attorney and access to Veterans Court, real help and…
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People Deserve a Second Chance
In the criminal justice system, the most lasting consequence isn’t always prison or probation. It’s the quiet erasure of identity.
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Sex Offenses Today
Sex offenses have a unique place in our culture because it makes people uncomfortable. If you are accused of a sex crime you need a lawyer that has gotten over…
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Two Men Arrested in Utah After an Incendiary Device Found Under News Vehicle
Salt Lake City, UT — Police arrested two men after finding an incendiary device under a parked news media vehicle in downtown Salt Lake City. The device had been lit…