violent crimes

Three men arrested in connection with West Valley City shooting

In yesterday's post we discussed the gun charges facing a Salt Lake City teen who was allegedly involved in a…

11 years ago

Utah teen arrested in gang-related shooting

Salt Lake City police have arrested a young teenage girl in connection with a non-fatal shooting of another girl which…

11 years ago

Is a Confession to Dealing Drugs and Murder Enough to Convict?

Well, let's begin with the line of what sounds like a joke: A guy named Joey walks into a bar…

11 years ago

State uses “other crimes” evidence to show defendant’s motive

A Utah prosecutor was entitled to use "other crimes evidence" to show a defendant's motive, a Utah appeals court said.…

12 years ago

Utah victim’s impact statement was not prejudicial, court says

A vivid and emotional victim's impact statement was not prejudicial to a burglar who was given the death penalty, according…

12 years ago

Trucker Pleads Guilty to Utah Murder

A 66-year-old trucker recently pleaded guilty to capital murder charges in connection with the homicide of a 24-year-old woman whose…

12 years ago

Teen says that she regrets hosting “Project X” party

In our last post we discussed the case of one 16-year-old Clearfield girl who hosted a "Project X" party while…

12 years ago

Utah “Project X” party ends in shooting

A "Project X" party in Clearfield went horribly wrong last weekend when gunfire erupted at a teen's house. Project X…

12 years ago