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...
by Benjamin Keller | May 1, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Facts of the Case Brown shot and killed David after an argument led to David ramming the back of Brown’s vehicle. Earlier Brown had tried to drive away from David, but David had followed Brown in his own car for several blocks. Brown was charged with murder, and his...
by Benjamin Keller | May 1, 2025 | Utah Appellate Court Opinions
Facts of the Case Jones was convicted at trial on three counts of assault against a peace officer. While police conducted a roadside DUI investigation, Jones drove by at a high speed and swerved within 1-2 feet of the officers. Three officers were allegedly standing...
by Benjamin Keller | Apr 24, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Utah Appellate Court Opinions
This case involves an internet sting operation conducted by an undercover police officer posing as someone offering a minor for sex with adults. The Court of Appeals reviewed whether Austin had taken a substantial step towards attempting to perform sexual acts with a...
by Megan Fowles | Apr 17, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Facts E.M., a 15-year-old refugee from South Sudan, was charged with sixteen felonies—including murder—after allegedly participating in a drive-by shooting that killed one individual and seriously injured four others. The shooting was reportedly motivated by racial...
