by Megan Fowles | Jan 22, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Every day, I see firsthand the tireless effort and unwavering dedication they pour into their work, not for accolades or headlines, but for something much greater: the ideals that define a just and democratic society. These experienced lawyers do more than defend...
by Stephen Howard | Jan 21, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Courts sometimes use language that you may not be familiar with. More important, sometimes courts use language that does not accurately reflect or fully explain the law. Here is an example taken from a website hosted by one of Utah’s local justice courts...
by Stephen Howard | Jan 21, 2025 | Criminal Defense
Geographic Jurisdiction for Criminal Prosecution All felony cases in Utah fall under the jurisdiction of the district courts. These courts have the authority to hear and decide on felony cases, including third-degree felonies. Utah is divided into eight judicial...
by Stephen Howard | Jan 21, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Expert Files
Understanding the nature of tempered glass can be a key factor in successfully defending a criminal charge where damage to property is an element of the offense or an important part of the surrounding circumstances. Having testimony from an expert witness may be...
by Stone River Law | Jan 21, 2025 | Criminal Defense, Expungements
Legal terminology can be tricky and many states give different meanings to the same word. “Expunction” is a term used by some other states to refer to various processes of cleaning or clearing a person’s criminal record. In Utah, expungement, pardon,...
by Stone River Law | Jan 20, 2025 | Criminal Defense
What should I expect at an arraignment hearing in Utah? In Utah criminal cases, an arraignment hearing is a court proceeding in which a person who has been charged with a crime (the “defendant”) is given formal notice of the nature, number, and severity of...
