by Megan Fowles | Mar 6, 2025 | Client Guides & FAQ
1. Stay Calm An arrest can be overwhelming, but staying calm is crucial. Resisting arrest or acting aggressively will lead to additional charges. Follow law enforcement instructions without escalating the situation. 2. Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent One of your...
by Megan Fowles | Mar 6, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense FAQ
Types of Warrants That Can Lead to Arrest Not all warrants are the same. The way a warrant is handled depends on its type and the reason it was issued. Bench Warrant – Issued by a judge, usually when someone misses a scheduled court date or fails to comply with a...
by Megan Fowles | Mar 3, 2025 | Criminal Defense
What is Assault in Utah? Under Utah Code §76-5-102, assault is defined as: Attempting, with unlawful force or violence, to injure another person. Threatening harm in a way that makes another person fear immediate violence. Simple assault usually involves minor...
by Benjamin Keller | Mar 3, 2025 | Utah Appellate Court Opinions
Facts of the Case Johnson and Chris were friends who regularly hung out at Johnson’s residence. One night Chris came to Johnson’s house, angered over a dispute with Johnson involving lottery tickets. Johnson’s son informed Chris that his father did not want to talk to...
by Megan Fowles | Feb 28, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Utah’s DUI Laws and Scooters: How Utah Defines a DUI Under Utah Code § 41-6a-502, a person is guilty of driving under the influence if they: Have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05% or higher (Utah has the lowest legal BAC limit in the country), or Are under...
by Megan Fowles | Feb 24, 2025 | Utah Appellate Court Opinions
Facts: In In re K.M., the case concerns a long-standing guardianship dispute over K.M., a minor. K.M.’s maternal grandmother initially petitioned for a protective order seeking custody in 2016, citing concerns over the child’s mother’s mental health. In...
