by Benjamin Keller | Jun 23, 2025 | Appeals Attorney, Utah Appellate Court Opinions
This appeal involved a question of whether a trial court improperly denied a defendant’s motion for a directed verdict, claiming he had been entrapped by an undercover police officer. Facts of the Case Mr. Buranek posted an ad on a dating website, writing that he was...
by Tyson Udy | Jun 18, 2025 | Adoption, Client Guides, Criminal Defense, Utah Appellate Court Opinions
State v. Christensen Case Summary The Utah Court of Appeals has recently released a new opinion on the matter of the State v. Isaac Christensen, 2025 UT App 86. One night during July of 2021, Isaac Christensen was home alone with his 11-year-old daughter, Nadine....
by Megan Fowles | Jun 4, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Utah Appellate Court Opinions
What Happened Dustin Giles Andrus was convicted of several crimes after a months-long sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl he met online. One of those charges was human trafficking of a child. The State claimed that Andrus offered the girl money, housing, and...
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 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...
