by Megan Fowles | Apr 9, 2025 | Criminal Defense
What Is Self-Defense Under Utah Law? Under Utah Code §76-2-402, self-defense is legally justified when an individual reasonably believes that force is necessary to prevent another person’s imminent use of unlawful force. However, the amount of force used must be...
by Megan Fowles | Apr 7, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Facts: In 2016, Monte K. Cooke crashed his semitruck on I-15 in Utah County, killing one person and seriously injuring another. A blood test revealed methamphetamine in his system, and investigators believed Cooke fell asleep at the wheel after exceeding federally...
by Megan Fowles | Apr 7, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Facts: Ruben Sal Roybal was convicted of attempted murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault, and possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person. The conviction stemmed from an altercation with his then-girlfriend, during which he physically attacked...
by Megan Fowles | Apr 7, 2025 | Criminal Defense
1. Gather Important Documents Your attorney will need details about your case. Before your call, have these documents ready to reference or send electronically: Police report (if available) Court documents, including summons or bail paperwork List of charges Any...
by Megan Fowles | Mar 20, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Background of the Case In May 2001, Morris Mullins was charged with aggravated murder for killing 78-year-old Amy Davis in her home. At the time of the crime, Mullins was 17 years old. He was initially charged as an adult with both aggravated murder and rape. However,...
by Benjamin Keller | Mar 20, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Utah Appellate Court Opinions
Smith was convicted by a jury at trial on a felony charge of rape. He raised several issues on appeal, including multiple claims of ineffective assistance of counsel, and a claim that the district court erred when denying his motion to dismiss based on destruction of...
