by Bradley Henderson | Jan 7, 2025 | Attorney Resources, Criminal Defense
What are Sex Offenses? There are a variety of sex-related offenses. They range from rape to having sex with someone you thought was 18 (commonly called statutory rape), and everything in between. The only common thread between these offenses is that they involve...
by Stephen Howard | Dec 16, 2024 | Attorney Resources
Should defense counsel affirmatively waive a client’s speedy trial rights if the court requests such a waiver? Short Answer: No. Mid-Length Answer: Speedy trial rights exist specifically to require the government to bring a case to trial within a reasonable period of...
by Stephen Howard | Dec 10, 2024 | Attorney Resources
Utah Code 76-9-702 – Defense Strategy in Lewdness Cases For the defense, key elements of a successful strategy will often focus on the intent and knowledge elements of a charge of lewdness under Utah law. Depending on the circumstances of the alleged offense and...
by Stephen Howard | Dec 6, 2024 | Attorney Resources
Utah’s Affirmative Defense Statute and the Burden of Proof Utah Code section 76-1-502 states that evidence of an affirmative defense (such as self defense) must be “presented by the defendant.” This statute is indirect conflict with important...
by Stephen Howard | Nov 21, 2024 | Attorney Resources, Criminal Defense
This page contains links to selected pages related to Utah criminal courts – both state district courts and local justice courts. If you are facing prosecution in Utah, having a good attorney is vital to getting the case results you need. Contact us directly to...
by Stone River Law | Nov 1, 2024 | Attorney Resources, Criminal Defense
Here are examples of some of the materials and notices that may be included by defense counsel in a formal request/demand for discovery in criminal cases. This is not intended to be a complete and exhaustive list of what can be filed. Care should be used in each case...
