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Does Eating Make You Sober?
Eating does not make you sober, that is an old wives´tale.
December 25, 2025
La planificación patrimonial no es solo para los ricos: por qué importa para todos los adultos en Utah
Independientemente de la etapa de la vida en la que se encuentre, un plan
patrimonial básico le permite tener el control y evita que sus seres...
December 25, 2025
Criminal Appeals in Utah, 101
If you are unhappy with the outcome of your criminal case, you might consider appealing it to a higher court. Appeals can be costly and slow, so it...
December 21, 2025
Faith in the Attorney-Client Relationship
A few years ago, an old friend from junior high reached out after more than twenty-five years. When I told him I was a criminal defense attorney, he...
December 21, 2025
How Much is a Clean Criminal Record Worth?
Utah believes in second chances. The state offers several paths to clean up a criminal record, including pardons, expungements, 402 reductions, and...
December 21, 2025
Online Sting Operations and Enticing a Minor Charges in Utah
Many people use dating apps and social media to meet others. Most platforms ask one basic question at the start: Are you 18 or older? People click...
December 21, 2025
Cuando la “crianza libre” se enfrenta a la nueva ley de tortura infantil de Utah
En 2018, Utah se convirtió en el primer estado del país en adoptar formalmente la “crianza libre”. Los legisladores dijeron que los padres...
December 21, 2025
Defensa penal bien hecha: experiencia en cada etapa del caso
Para la mayoría de las personas, el sistema de justicia es un torbellino de reportes policiales, fechas en la corte y términos desconocidos. Se...
December 19, 2025
Can You Sleep Drunk in Your Car?
You don’t have to be driving to get a DUI in Utah. Sleeping in your car can be enough.
December 19, 2025
Eclectic Lawyers
Does Having Eclectic Lawyers Matter? Years ago, we handled a case that hinged on an audio recording of an alleged fight. The prosecution claimed the...
December 19, 2025
Utah’s New Child Torture Law
In 2025, Utah created a new criminal offense called child torture under Utah Code 76-5-109.4. The law targets the most extreme abuse cases involving...
December 18, 2025
State v Dutton, 2025 UT App139: A Real Life Example Involving Probable Cause
Were Dutton's Fourth Amendment Rights Violated?
December 18, 2025
The Complete Guide to Utah’s Child Torture Law
Utah’s new child-torture law is one of the most powerful and punitive criminal statutes in the state. It reshaped the way prosecutors charge...
December 18, 2025