by Benjamin Keller | Aug 31, 2025 | Criminal Defense
In this appeal the Utah Supreme Court addressed how courts should interpret statutes and legislative intent behind statutes. Facts Mr. Monarrez attempted to begin a civil action against the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) after he was injured while biking...
by Benjamin Keller | Aug 31, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Relevant Issue How should a court determine the ordinary meaning of nontechnical terms of a statute? Facts Mr. Canton was arrested in Utah and indicted on federal charges for coercion and enticement for illegal sexual activity. Mr. Canton had travelled from New Mexico...
by Megan Fowles | Aug 31, 2025 | Criminal Defense
A meaningful defense requires not only challenging the evidence and legal theories of the prosecution, but also examining how a case’s outcome will affect a client’s life outside the courtroom. This broader strategy is known as mitigation. What Is...
by Megan Fowles | Aug 25, 2025 | Adoption, Client Guides, Criminal Defense
The Hearing Is Usually Simple — and Uplifting Adoption finalization hearings are typically warm, low-stress events. If there are no objections and everything is in order, the judge’s questions will be straightforward and easy to answer. Some typical questions for...
by Ariane Bredthauer | Aug 19, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Understanding White-Collar Crime: Definition, Examples, and Real-World Impact White-collar crime, also known as financial crime, refers to non-violent offenses committed for financial gain, often by individuals in positions of trust and authority. These crimes...
by Benjamin Keller | Aug 19, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Relevant Issue What evidence is sufficient to support a finding of serious bodily injury? Facts After an argument, Pham pulled a gun and shot an unknown victim. The bullet entered the victim’s abdomen, exited through his scrotum, and lodged in the victim’s leg. The...
