by Megan Fowles | May 27, 2025 | Utah Appellate Court Opinions
The Utah Court of Appeals sent a clear message to the legal world: using AI doesn’t excuse sloppy lawyering. In Garner v. Kadince, 2025 UT App 80, the court sanctioned two attorneys for filing a legal brief that cited fake cases generated by ChatGPT. One of the...
by Stephen Howard | May 19, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Under Utah law, a person is classified as a “Category I” restricted person for purposes of firearm possession, gun rights, and possession of other dangerous weapons if certain conditions are met. Utah Code section establishes criteria for both Category I...
by Megan Fowles | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
A Conviction Built on Coercion and Falsehoods Carter was sentenced to death for the murder of Eva Olesen in Provo, Utah. The case hinged on two key elements: a signed confession taken during an unrecorded interrogation and testimony from Epifanio and Lucia Tovar, who...
by Megan Fowles | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Criminal Liability or Breach of Contract? Facts of the Case In 1984, Mitchell D. Burton sold his home to Jack Waldron using a creative financing arrangement after Waldron was denied a conventional loan. Waldron traded the equity in his home for a down payment and...
by Bradley Henderson | May 7, 2025 | Criminal Defense
The Hidden Cost of a Criminal Charge For many defendants, the most immediate consequence of a criminal charge is financial. You might be required to pay: Attorney fees Bail Probation supervision fees Court-ordered treatment costs Restitution Fines imposed by the judge...
by Megan Fowles | May 1, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Facts Scott Nicholas Lucke was convicted of felony stalking after texting his ex-wife, who had a civil stalking injunction against him. Despite being warned not to contact her, Lucke sent her a message referencing their child, which led to criminal charges. At...
