What Juror Confusion Over Terms Can Mean in a Murder Case
When a jury considers guilt in a criminal case, it also is asked to consider the intent of the person who committed the crime. Did
Menu
When a jury considers guilt in a criminal case, it also is asked to consider the intent of the person who committed the crime. Did
Short answer: As the case below shows (United States v. Mitrano, First Circuit), you can actually be sent to a federal prison for years. So,
By Greg Smith and Brett Skidmore Most people may be aware of the fact that stiff penalties await those who fail to stay current on
We usually laugh when we hear things like that, but there are times when the Court will excuse a person’s conduct under that exact theory.
We are often asked when meeting with our clients, “Can the officer pull me over for that when I am driving?” The Supreme Court has
Courts continually have to interpret the law’s meaning, in fact, that is the primary function of the courts. Our elected legislatures pass laws (typically called
Your kids are young, so you take them to a public beach that lacks facilities such as restrooms or changing rooms. You parked in an
Many Utah citizens incriminate themselves (make themselves look like they are guilty of a crime) by talking to the police. When asked why they decided
The life and an accused person can quickly crumble, even if they’re totally innocent. This is partly because individuals who are accused of a crime
Fighting addiction can be tougher than fighting one’s criminal charges. Addiction is a nasty beast that can torment a person for their entire life and
Access to our office is available to clients and their family members at all times. Special equipment and communication devices are available upon request for our clients with visual, hearing, speech and physical impairment. In addition, arrangements can be made for verbal or sign language interpreters if needed to communicate between our attorneys and the client and family. Please notify our law office if any additional accommodations related to your disability or impairment are necessary to make your consultation more comfortable.
The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can start building your defense. Call 801-641-3397 today.
Greg Smith and Associates is committed to providing accessible legal services to all clients. Our Salt Lake City law office is designed to accommodate individuals with disabilities. We offer:
We understand everyone’s needs are different. Please let us know if there are any other accommodations we can provide to ensure your comfort and full participation during your consultation.
Copyright © 2024, Greg Smith and Associates, Criminal Law Attorneys, represent clients in Salt Lake City (SLC) and all throughout the state of Utah.
DISCLAIMER: I understand that I am contacting a corporation, not an individual, and that if I do business with the law firm, it will be with that corporation, not any individual(s). I understand that Greg Smith and Associates is not the legal name of the law firm, rather, it is “Aafordable Legal Advocates, PC.” I also understand that whatever may relate to, or arise out of, any communication with the law firm, which results in any type of legal action, such must be brought in the Third District Court of Utah, West Jordan Department, and that this is mandatory not permissive.
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.
The user and reader of this information should beware because although we strive to keep the information timely and accurate, there will often be a delay between official publication of the materials and their appearance in or modification of this system, and every case must be looked at individually. Thus, we make no express or implied guarantees that the information on this site is correct, and it should not be relied upon. The Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations remain the official sources for regulatory information published by the Department of Labor, and before you do anything, you should consult an attorney, who can review the specifics of your matter. We will make every effort to correct errors brought to our attention, but laws and regulations are constantly changing, and we may at times even misinterpret them.