What The Fair Labor Standards Act Does Not Require

By Greg Smith posted in Wage & Hour Claims on Saturday, February 27, 2016The United States Department of Labor (as…

8 years ago

Criminal Intent – The Necessary Mental State Known As MENS REA

In Utah, jurors cannot assume that just because you did something, you did it with criminal intent. In other words,…

8 years ago

Thank God for Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt!

Could you imagine if the Judge instructed your jury that they could merely flip a coin to determine whether you…

8 years ago

What Happens When a Person is Accused of a Felony?

We are constantly being asked about the criminal process. So, this blog will briefly review what happens when a person…

9 years ago

Is a strong showing of probable cause enough to search without a warrant?

What if the police "illegally" entered a home (i.e. without a warrant) and obtained evidence that showed a person had…

9 years ago

Medical Marijuana possession is still a federal crime in all 50 states

In Colorado, Brandon Coats claimed Dish Network violated the law by canning him because of his use of medical marijuana,…

9 years ago

Factors for challenging a photo lineup that is overly suggestive

In June of 2015, the Tenth Circuit addressed photo-lineups again. They said that determining whether a photo lineup is overly…

9 years ago

4 Tips for Defense Against a Utah Criminal Mischief Domestic Violence Case

Been charged with criminal mischief? Well, you're certainly not alone. And often, that charge is domestic violence ("DV") related. When…

9 years ago

Should Utah Employees be paid for putting on protective gear?

Should I be paid for my time of putting on my protective gear and taking it off? And what about…

9 years ago

But I Just Stumbled Upon It! How Can That Be Theft?

So, you and a buddy are just chit chatting while walking down a street, and lo and behold! you stumble…

9 years ago