by Stephen Howard | Jul 3, 2025 | Criminal Defense
How does a good attorney measure up against AI for legal advice on expungements in Utah? Largely out of curiosity, we checked to see what AI might have to say about a question we were asked recently about expungement eligibility. Here’s the question. “Is a...
by Megan Fowles | Jun 27, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Military Experience That Sets Him Apart Before entering private practice, he served for over a decade in the U.S. Air Force. His assignments took him across the country and overseas, including to Afghanistan and Iraq. He advised commanders on the lawful use of force,...
by Tyson Udy | Jun 27, 2025 | Criminal Defense
¿Qué es el asalto en Utah? En el Código de Utah §76-5-102, el asalto se define como: Intentar con fuerza o violencia herir a otra persona Amenazar el daño de una manera que haga temer a otra persona la violencia inmediata El ataque simple generalmente implica un...
by Benjamin Keller | Jun 23, 2025 | Appeals Attorney, Utah Appellate Court Opinions
This appeal involved a question of whether a trial court improperly denied a defendant’s motion for a directed verdict, claiming he had been entrapped by an undercover police officer. Facts of the Case Mr. Buranek posted an ad on a dating website, writing that he was...
by Tyson Udy | Jun 20, 2025 | Criminal Defense
¿Qué es la Parafernalia de Drogas? La ley de Utah (Código de Utah §58-37a-3) define la parafernalia de drogas como cualquier producto utilizado, destinado a consumir, producir o distribuir drogas ilegales. Esta definición amplia incluye tanto objetos obvios como...
by Megan Fowles | Jun 18, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Under Utah Code § 76-11-210, it’s illegal to discharge a firearm in a way that puts others at risk. A violation of this statute is a third degree felony but can be more severe if someone is injured. Further, Utah Code § 76-11-209 makes it a misdemeanor to...
