by Stone River Law | Jan 23, 2024 | Criminal Defense
An interlocutory appeal is one that is filed prior to a final judgment is entered. In most criminal cases, this will mean filing a petition for permission to appeal an order entered prior to either the trial court’s sentencing order or an order dismissing the...
by Stone River Law | Jan 11, 2024 | Criminal Defense
Changing the words we use to describe a situation can affect what we think about that situation. Using the term “victim” versus “alleged victim” in Utah’s criminal courts can change how people view the presumption of innocence as it...
by Stone River Law | Jan 11, 2024 | Criminal Defense
Criminal Defense in Ogden’s District Court The District Court in Ogden handles all felony and class A misdemeanor cases in Weber County along with misdemeanor charges that do not arise within the geographic jurisdiction of a local justice court.. The District...
by Stone River Law | Jan 5, 2024 | Criminal Defense
The terms “general intent” and “specific intent” are used commonly in discussing the mens rea (mental state) elements of various crimes. The terminology has a long history in American courts and English common law can be useful in informal...
by Stone River Law | Dec 10, 2023 | Criminal Defense
The Davis County Justice Court handles infractions, class C, and class B misdemeanor-level charges. For more serious felonies and class A misdemeanors that occur in Davis County, the case must be filed in the Second District Court. Most felony or class A cases are...
by Stone River Law | Dec 10, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Clinton Justice Court – Presiding Judge Judge Catherine Hoskins has been serving as the Clinton City Justice Court judge since her appointment in June 2015. Judge Hoskins also presides in the Syracuse City Justice Court. Common Charges in the Clinton Justice...
