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 20, 2025 | Criminal Defense
¿Qué es la Parafernalia de Drogas? La ley de Utah (Código de Utah §58-37a-3) define la parafernalia de drogas como cualquier producto utilizado, destinado a consumir, producir o distribuir drogas ilegales. Esta definición amplia incluye tanto objetos obvios como...
by Megan Fowles | Jun 18, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Under Utah Code § 76-11-210, it’s illegal to discharge a firearm in a way that puts others at risk. A violation of this statute is a third degree felony but can be more severe if someone is injured. Further, Utah Code § 76-11-209 makes it a misdemeanor to...
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 Tyson Udy | Jun 9, 2025 | Criminal Defense
What is Probable Cause? The general legal standard for probable cause is a belief backed by a reasonable foundation that a crime may have been committed. An inability to meet this level of concrete evidence classifies certain police responses as unlawful. Legal...
by Bradley Henderson | Jun 5, 2025 | Criminal Defense
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 when the parties cannot reach an agreement, the case moves toward trial. That...
