Criminal Defense

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Appeals in Utah

The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. constitution guarantees individuals the right to effective assistance of counsel. Ineffective assistance of counsel…

11 years ago

West Valley City couple charged with smuggling Peruvian artifacts

A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City recently charged a West Valley City couple with smuggling Peruvian artifacts into…

11 years ago

Competency of a Defendant in Utah Criminal Law

A judge recently determined that a 29-year-old Utah man is still incompetent to stand trial for the 2009 shooting deaths…

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago