by Stone River Law | Nov 19, 2023 | Criminal Defense
The Case of Williams v. Pennsylvania In Williams v. Pennsylvania (2016), the U.S. Supreme Court took on a critical issue of fairness. The case involved a chief justice who had once prosecuted the defendant but later handled the appeal. Case Background State...
by Stone River Law | Nov 19, 2023 | Criminal Defense
How Many Jurors on a Utah Criminal Jury Utah Code section 78B-1-104 establishes the number of jurors required to compose a jury in criminal trials. Whereas 12 jurors is the norm in federal cases, Utah law allows smaller juries to be seated, except in capital (death...
by Stone River Law | Nov 19, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Following is a summary of some of the most basic, but also most important, rights that each person has under both State and Federal constitutions. Your Rights in Court The Right to Know what charges are filed against you, the potential penalties you may face, and the...
by Stone River Law | Nov 19, 2023 | Violent Crime
Under the Utah Criminal Code, the term “criminal homicide” is broadly defined as meaning “an act causing the death of another human being.” The factual circumstances involved and the mental state of the defendant will determine what specific...
by Stone River Law | Nov 19, 2023 | Criminal Defense
In Utah, the terms DUI and DWI are often used interchangeably in referring to the charge of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. But there are differences and distinctions that are often misunderstood. Clarity in the context of defending a criminal case is...
by Stone River Law | Nov 19, 2023 | Criminal Defense
Layton is the largest city in Davis County, Utah. It is also home to one of the three district courthouses in Davis County. The Layton District is one of only a few district courts in Utah that regularly handles class B and class C misdemeanors. Misdemeanor Case...
