Category: Criminal Defense
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Revenge, Forgiveness, and the Brain: Rethinking “An Eye for an Eye”
For centuries, justice meant one thing: an eye for an eye. You hurt me, I hurt you. It felt fair, direct, and final. But science tells a different story. Underneath…
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Concert Season and Alcohol Citations: What to Know About Utah Code 32B-4-403 in West Valley City
As concert season ramps up at USANA Amphitheatre, it brings more than music to the area—it brings crowds, traffic, and increased law enforcement presence. For attendees, especially younger ones, it’s…
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State v Labrum, 2025 UT 12
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…
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Utah Courts Introduce Jury Instruction for Alcohol-Restricted Drivers
Utah has released a new model jury instruction aimed at helping jurors decide cases involving alcohol-restricted drivers. The instruction, labeled CR1013, is already approved for use.
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Can You Trust AI Expungement Advice in Utah?
Assessing eligibility for expungement can be complicated. AI can take you in the wrong direction with bad information. Getting good legal advice from a real attorney can be the key…
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Attorney Profile Bradley Henderson: Firearms and Self-Defense Law in Utah
At Stone River Law, Attorney Bradley Henderson specializes in criminal defense, leveraging a unique strength: extensive experience in firearms and self-defense law. His background as a U.S. Air Force JAG…
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Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm in Utah: What You Need to Know
Firing a gun in the wrong place or at the wrong time can lead to serious charges in Utah—even if no one gets hurt.
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Law Enforcement: Probable Cause and Reasonable Suspicion
Reasonable articulable suspicion and probable cause have very significant distinctions when it comes to law enforcement response. The overarching difference in definition between the two concepts lies in the terms…
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Why Pretrial Litigation Matters: Shaping the Battlespace
Most criminal cases don’t end in a trial. They’re resolved through plea deals that reflect the strength and weaknesses of the case for each party – defense and prosecution. But…
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Criminal Defense, Done Right: Expertise at Every Stage of the Case
For most people, the justice system is a blur of police reports, court dates, and unfamiliar terms. It moves fast when you least expect it, and slows to a crawl…
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Types of Court Hearings in Utah Criminal Cases
Navigating the criminal justice system in Utah can be overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the various types of court hearings involved. Each hearing serves a specific purpose in the…
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Carter v. State, 2025 UT 13
The Utah Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed a district court’s decision to vacate the conviction and death sentence of Douglas Stewart Carter, citing egregious misconduct by police and prosecutors that…