Violent Crimes

Mandatory Arrest Laws and Domestic Violence

By Greg Smith posted in Violent Crimes on Friday, September 1, 2017 Older Americans remember the good old days when…

7 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

Top 5 Mistakes Defendants Make in a Domestic Violence Case

By Greg Smith posted in Violent Crimes on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 1. Failing to demand a jury trial. Okay,…

9 years ago

Utah man faces homicide charges for murder of ex-wife’s husband

When a suspect is accused of a serious crime, they could suffer great damages to their personal and professional reputation.…

10 years ago

26 years after death, Utah man charged with murder

There are some cases that police have a difficult time solving. In their desperation to avoid a cold case, they…

10 years ago

Violent crime and teens: Culpable adults or developing juveniles?

Readers have no doubt heard about the most recent incident of school violence to make national news. The incident at…

10 years ago

Esar Met’s murder trial continues

The murder trial of a 27-year-old Burmese refugee continues today. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Esar Met is accused…

10 years ago

Utah Roulette: Reckless Manslaughter vs. Depraved Homicide

A Utah appeals court recently rejected the appeal of Brad R. Ricks, a man convicted of homicide after killing a…

11 years ago

Utah man sentenced to a year in jail on domestic violence charge

A 33-year-old Utah man will spend the next 129 days in jail after pleading guilty to beating his wife in…

11 years ago

Federal authorities charge Provo man with firearms crimes

Federal authorities have unsealed a three-count complaint against a Provo man who they say violated federal firearms laws. Investigators say…

11 years ago