Criminal Defense

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

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

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

Intercepting digital communications can lead to prison sentence and civil lawsuits

Before you intercept ("steal") cable or satellite TV, or plant a recording device in a room (so that once you’re…

9 years ago

How Illegally Obtained Evidence Becomes Legal, Attenuation and Inevitable Discovery

Let’s assume Frank was illegally detained by the police. And, as a result the police came across evidence that shows…

9 years ago

An altercation in a doorway becomes first degree felony burglary assault

Imagine this scenario: Marcy, the wife of a landlord, calls up Tony, one of their tenants, to remind Tony his…

9 years ago

Factors that contribute to aggravated murder in Utah

People may not realize just how important criminal classifications are. People may think all felonies are treated alike, or that…

10 years ago

Juvenile arrested in Utah murder case

Criminal charges have the potential to change a person's life forever. This is particularly true when the charges are felonies.…

10 years ago

SCOTUS ruling could weaken Fourth Amendment protections

Certain Constitutional rights are cited frequently in public discussion, including the First Amendment right to free speech and the Second…

10 years ago

Why criminal justice reform is a smart investment for Americans

Many Americans don’t realize it, but the United States locks up more of its own citizens than any other country.…

10 years ago