An entrapment defense can form an important part of a successful criminal defense strategy in Utah. To understand entrapment, we can use fishing as an … [Read more...]
Lineup Procedures in Criminal Cases
Appropriate lineup procedures in criminal cases play an important role in making accurate identifications. Lineup identifications are a common … [Read more...]
DUI in Utah – Actual Physical Control
Utah's DUI statutes contain "actual physical control" language that can allow a prosecutor to charge you with DUI in Utah even if you are not … [Read more...]
Claiming Alibi in Utah Criminal Cases
The legal defense of alibi involves evidence that a defendant was not present at the time and place where a crime is alleged to have occurred. … [Read more...]
What should I do if I receive a DUI citation?
Receiving a citation for DUI in Utah actually begins two separate cases against you. One case is dealt with through the criminal court system. The … [Read more...]
What is the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor charge in Utah?
If you are arrested on a misdemeanor charge in Utah, you should normally be released from jail if the case is not filed with the courts within 72 … [Read more...]
Midvale City Justice Court – Criminal Defense
The Midvale City Justice Court is located at 655 W. Center Street in Midvale, Utah 84047. The court is presided over by Judge Ronald Wolthuis. Clerks … [Read more...]
Rule 8 – Appointed Counsel
December 20, 2019 - Notice of Proposed Rule Change The Utah Supreme Court gave notice today of a proposed change to Rule 8 of the Utah Rules of … [Read more...]
Arrest and Detention in Utah
An arrest or temporary investigative detention by police is considered to be a "seizure" under the Fourth Amendment. Without sufficient evidentiary … [Read more...]
Fifth Amendment – Don’t Say Anything
"If anything you say can and will be used against you . . . then you don't say anything." We hear, but we do not always listen. So real credit goes … [Read more...]
