Utah law prohibits the prosecution of a person who is not "competent" to stand trial. The standards for competency in a criminal case are … [Read more...]
Refusing Field Sobriety Tests in Utah DUI Cases
As an important first point -- there is a legal distinction between "standardized field sobriety tests" and a chemical test of breath, blood, or urine … [Read more...]
Criminal Charges for Choosing Your Child’s Therapist?
Who chooses your child's therapist in Utah if your child is the victim of abuse? As a parent, is it your choice? Or does the government decide? And … [Read more...]
Initial Stages of a Criminal Case – Police Investigation
When Utah police receive a report of a crime, a criminal investigation usually follows. Police investigations can take years, weeks, days, or even … [Read more...]
Presumption of Innocence – Do We Still Believe?
“This is going to continue to clog our criminal justice system and retraumatize victims.” - Salt Lake District Attorney Sim Gill, as quoted by … [Read more...]
Salt Lake Drunk Driving / DUI / DWI Defense Lawyer
Salt Lake area prosecutors and judges take DUI cases seriously. Political pressure to be "tough" on crime can make prosecutors hesitant to engage in … [Read more...]
Salt Lake Marijuana Defense Attorney – Utah Criminal Lawyers
Marijuana possession charges in the Salt Lake area can carry penalties including jail time, a criminal record, losing your driver license, and more. … [Read more...]
Expungement Waiting Times
Does the waiting period for expungement eligibility in Utah start when the case is closed or when State Debt Collections files a satisfaction of … [Read more...]
Entrapment Defense in Utah
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...]
