by Benjamin Keller | Aug 23, 2024 | Criminal Defense
Serving on a jury fulfills a critical role in the American justice system. Jurors ensure that in both criminal and civil cases a fair trial is conducted, and citizens’ due process rights are upheld. When you serve on a jury you will listen to the evidence presented by...
by Benjamin Keller | Aug 22, 2024 | Criminal Defense
Potential jurors will meet as instructed at the courthouse in a jury assembly room. Some potential jurors may be excused for the day if a case is settled out of court just before trial; other jurors may be assigned to a trial and will proceed forward with the...
by Bradley Henderson | Aug 17, 2024 | Criminal Defense
Trying to represent yourself can end up costing more than you save. When facing misdemeanor criminal charges in Utah Justice Courts, one question often comes up: Do I really need a lawyer for this? Many defendants consider going it alone—also known as going pro se...
by Benjamin Keller | Aug 16, 2024 | Utah Appellate Court Opinions
Facts During a lawful traffic stop for various vehicle infractions (a missing license plate, broken brake light, etc.) and “suspicious” driving behavior, officers discovered that the driver, Mr. True Sparling, had a suspended driver license and the passenger’s license...
by Megan Fowles | Aug 15, 2024 | Criminal Defense
What Does It Mean That Our Firm Fosters a Culture of Advocacy? At Stone River Law, fostering a culture of advocacy is at the core of our mission. Advocacy isn’t just about representing you in court; it’s about creating an environment where every action,...
by Benjamin Keller | Aug 14, 2024 | Criminal Defense
The phrase, “assault with a deadly weapon” is not specifically mentioned in Utah’s criminal code, or when charges are brought against someone. However, if a deadly or dangerous weapon is used during an assault it can result in more serious felony aggravated assault...
