by Megan Fowles | Jun 4, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense FAQ
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 legal process. Here’s a breakdown of the most common...
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 Megan Fowles | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
A Conviction Built on Coercion and Falsehoods Carter was sentenced to death for the murder of Eva Olesen in Provo, Utah. The case hinged on two key elements: a signed confession taken during an unrecorded interrogation and testimony from Epifanio and Lucia Tovar, who...
by Megan Fowles | May 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Criminal Liability or Breach of Contract? Facts of the Case In 1984, Mitchell D. Burton sold his home to Jack Waldron using a creative financing arrangement after Waldron was denied a conventional loan. Waldron traded the equity in his home for a down payment and...
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...
