by Benjamin Keller | Mar 3, 2025 | Utah Appellate Court Opinions
Facts of the Case Johnson and Chris were friends who regularly hung out at Johnson’s residence. One night Chris came to Johnson’s house, angered over a dispute with Johnson involving lottery tickets. Johnson’s son informed Chris that his father did not want to talk to...
by Megan Fowles | Feb 28, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Utah’s DUI Laws and Scooters: How Utah Defines a DUI Under Utah Code § 41-6a-502, a person is guilty of driving under the influence if they: Have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.05% or higher (Utah has the lowest legal BAC limit in the country), or Are under...
by Megan Fowles | Feb 24, 2025 | Utah Appellate Court Opinions
Facts: In In re K.M., the case concerns a long-standing guardianship dispute over K.M., a minor. K.M.’s maternal grandmother initially petitioned for a protective order seeking custody in 2016, citing concerns over the child’s mother’s mental health. In...
by Megan Fowles | Feb 24, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Attorneys play a crucial role in maintaining a fair society. They defend the rights of the accused, ensure fair trials, and uphold due process. Whether protecting someone charged with a misdemeanor or a felony, attorneys are essential in preserving constitutional...
by Megan Fowles | Feb 19, 2025 | Criminal Defense
What Is Reckless Driving in Utah? Under Utah Code §41-6a-528, reckless driving occurs when a person operates a vehicle “in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.” The law specifically states that this includes: Driving at 105 miles per hour...
by Benjamin Keller | Feb 19, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Utah Appellate Court Opinions
Facts of the Case In 2024 Flores filed a notice of appeal seeking review of a conviction from 2016 for sexual abuse of a child. Flores explained in a letter to the Second District Court that he had attempted to file his notice of appeal in November 2016 by depositing...
