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...
by Benjamin Keller | Feb 19, 2025 | Utah Appellate Court Opinions
At trial Taylor was convicted by a jury of one count of sodomy on a child. Taylor later appealed that conviction on grounds that the district court judge abused their discretion by failing to strike two potential jurors from the jury pool. Facts of the Case During...
