by Benjamin Keller | May 1, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Facts of the Case Brown shot and killed David after an argument led to David ramming the back of Brown’s vehicle. Earlier Brown had tried to drive away from David, but David had followed Brown in his own car for several blocks. Brown was charged with murder, and his...
by Benjamin Keller | May 1, 2025 | Utah Appellate Court Opinions
Facts of the Case Jones was convicted at trial on three counts of assault against a peace officer. While police conducted a roadside DUI investigation, Jones drove by at a high speed and swerved within 1-2 feet of the officers. Three officers were allegedly standing...
by Benjamin Keller | Apr 24, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Utah Appellate Court Opinions
This case involves an internet sting operation conducted by an undercover police officer posing as someone offering a minor for sex with adults. The Court of Appeals reviewed whether Austin had taken a substantial step towards attempting to perform sexual acts with a...
by Megan Fowles | Apr 17, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Facts E.M., a 15-year-old refugee from South Sudan, was charged with sixteen felonies—including murder—after allegedly participating in a drive-by shooting that killed one individual and seriously injured four others. The shooting was reportedly motivated by racial...
by Megan Fowles | Apr 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Facts Dylan Stubbs was charged in late 2021 with multiple child sexual abuse offenses based on alleged incidents from 2017 to 2019. In January 2022, after a detention hearing, the district court ordered Stubbs to remain in custody without bail. Stubbs didn’t appeal...
by Benjamin Keller | Apr 16, 2025 | Utah Appellate Court Opinions
Facts of the Case Lightel pled guilty to multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor based on his possession of child sex abuse material (CSAM or child pornography). An adult convicted of this offense in Utah generally must register as a sex offender for life....
