By Greg Smith posted in Violent Crimes on Friday, September 1, 2017 Older Americans remember the good old days when you would not be arrested for something unless the police actually had “probable cause” for making an arrest. After all, most people are horrified by the thought of being handcuffed, frisked, put in a police …
Been charged with criminal mischief? Well, you’re certainly not alone. And often, that charge is domestic violence (“DV”) related. When we get these cases, it’s typically a husband or father who’s accused of kicking a door, punching a wall, or slapping a table; however, women and kids get charged with this, too – just far …
4 Tips for Defense Against a Utah Criminal Mischief Domestic Violence Case Read More »
By Greg Smith posted in Violent Crimes on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 1. Failing to demand a jury trial. Okay, this should be a no-brainer because it’s much harder for a prosecutor to convince many jurors – in Utah, that’s up to twelve! – unanimously of your guilt than for him to convince a single …
Top 5 Mistakes Defendants Make in a Domestic Violence Case Read More »
When a suspect is accused of a serious crime, they could suffer great damages to their personal and professional reputation. Facing criminal charges also means the possibility of enduring penalties if they are accused. Being allegations also carry a damaging effect, it is important that the accused understands their rights and how to initiate a …
Utah man faces homicide charges for murder of ex-wife’s husband Read More »
There are some cases that police have a difficult time solving. In their desperation to avoid a cold case, they can place the blame on any number of sources. Even years after the fact, police still may be trying to bring charges against anyone for a particular crime. However, the longer a criminal investigation drags …
26 years after death, Utah man charged with murder Read More »
Readers have no doubt heard about the most recent incident of school violence to make national news. The incident at a Pennsylvania high school earlier this week differs from other school violence cases in at least two ways. The first is that the alleged attacker used a knife instead of guns, which is likely why …
Violent crime and teens: Culpable adults or developing juveniles? Read More »
The murder trial of a 27-year-old Burmese refugee continues today. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Esar Met is accused of raping and killing 7-year-old Hser Ner Moo back in 2008. The girl lived in the same South Salt Lake apartment complex as Esar Met. Authorities say that the girl’s murder occurred about a month …
A Utah appeals court recently rejected the appeal of Brad R. Ricks, a man convicted of homicide after killing a drinking buddy. The Pissing Match Turns Deadly Brad Ricks and his friend Maurice Lee were drinking together one evening in 2009. The two men started what Ricks characterized as a “pissing match about who had …
Utah Roulette: Reckless Manslaughter vs. Depraved Homicide Read More »
A 33-year-old Utah man will spend the next 129 days in jail after pleading guilty to beating his wife in front of their children. The man has been in jail since early January after authorities arrested him for felony aggravated assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child. The Salt Lake Tribune reports …
Utah man sentenced to a year in jail on domestic violence charge Read More »
Federal authorities have unsealed a three-count complaint against a Provo man who they say violated federal firearms laws. Investigators say that the 34-year-old man was arrested in connection with an underground machine gun manufacturing business. Charges against the man include: Failure to register as a firearms dealer and manufacturer Illegal possession of machine firearms Possession …
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