by Tyson Udy | Jul 7, 2025 | Criminal Defense
¿Qué es la autodefensa según la ley de Utah? Según el Código de Utah §76-2-402, la autodefensa está legalmente justificada cuando una persona cree razonablemente que la fuerza es necesaria para impedir el uso inminente de la fuerza ilegal por parte de otra persona....
by Benjamin Keller | Jul 7, 2025 | Appeals Attorney, Criminal Defense
In this appeal the Utah Supreme Court clarified what has been known as the “Brickey rule” stemming from the case State v. Brickey (Utah 1986). This rule is concerned with when the State may refile criminal charges after failing to establish probable cause in a...
by Megan Fowles | Jul 7, 2025 | Criminal Defense
This instruction explains what jurors must find to convict a person charged with driving while alcohol-restricted under Utah law. It reflects a broader effort by the state to improve how jurors receive and understand legal guidance, especially in cases involving...
by Stephen Howard | Jul 3, 2025 | Criminal Defense
How does a good attorney measure up against AI for legal advice on expungements in Utah? Largely out of curiosity, we checked to see what AI might have to say about a question we were asked recently about expungement eligibility. Here’s the question. “Is a...
by Megan Fowles | Jun 27, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Military Experience That Sets Him Apart Before entering private practice, he served for over a decade in the U.S. Air Force. His assignments took him across the country and overseas, including to Afghanistan and Iraq. He advised commanders on the lawful use of force,...
by Tyson Udy | Jun 27, 2025 | Criminal Defense
¿Qué es el asalto en Utah? En el Código de Utah §76-5-102, el asalto se define como: Intentar con fuerza o violencia herir a otra persona Amenazar el daño de una manera que haga temer a otra persona la violencia inmediata El ataque simple generalmente implica un...
