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Sexual Assault, Lewdness And The Differences In Charges

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Susanne Gustin We have discussed some of the positive points of plea bargains in our last two posts. If you recall, last week we discussed the case of a man who was able to use a plea bargain to reduce sexual assault charges down to lewdness charges. That post might have brought up questions about the difference […] Read more

Plea Bargain Results In Downgraded Charge For Man

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Susanne Gustin As we discussed last week, the vast majority of criminal cases are resolved through the plea bargain process. Plea bargains have a variety of positives for both the prosecution and the defense. A recent story from here in Utah involving a former chiropractor sheds light on how this process can help defendants. The man in […] Read more

Sexual Assault Cases Are Often Complex And Emotional

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Susanne Gustin As we discussed in our previous blog post, sexual assault is a very serious crime that has some very serious penalties. We understand how frustrating and frightening having to defend yourself against sexual assault charges can be simply because of the nature of the charges. When it comes to sexual assault cases, there are often […] Read more

What Are Some Points I Should Know About Sexual Assault?

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Susanne Gustin Being accused of sexual assault is something that is very serious. If you recall, there has been some recent upheaval about the false allegations published in Rolling Stone magazine about rape and sexual assault at a university. That story brought up some good points about false allegations. It might also have brought up some questions […] Read more

Sexual Assault Charges In The Utah Juvenile System

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Susanne Gustin Last week, we discussed how some children who are victims of sexual assault eventually become the attacker in a sexual assault. Sadly, that means that children who are already dealing with so much because they were victims are now having to deal with the juvenile justice system because of repeating a vicious cycle. At that […] Read more

Sexual Assault Cases In The Juvenile Justice System

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Susanne Gustin We have often discussed how juveniles have unique needs when it comes to the justice system. As many of our readers know, the juvenile justice system is based on the need to help children learn how to make better choices instead of only punishing the child. One area that is particularly difficult in the juvenile […] Read more

What Are Rape And Sexual Assault?

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Susanne Gustin Being accused of sexual assault is something that might make you shake your head because you just don’t know what you did that wasn’t right. The problem with our society as a whole is that people are beginning to get very touchy about certain things, and one of those is sexual assault. While crimes like […] Read more

Utah Bus Driver Charged With 23 Sex-Related Charges

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Susanne Gustin Being accused of a crime and knowing that you are innocent is hard for anyone. When the accusation includes allegations of inappropriate contact with a child, the difficulty of the situation is exponentially magnified. For one former Utah bus driver, those allegations are causing him pain. The 61-year-old man is accused of molesting a 5-year-old […] Read more

Utah Cable Installer Faces Allegations Of Sexual Exploitation

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Susanne Gustin Making a decision between doing something that is right and something that is wrong is sometimes difficult because the line between the two isn’t exactly easy to see. When it comes to activities of a sexual nature, there are several factors that can affect whether pursuing a sexual encounter is right or wrong. The time […] Read more

Rape And Other Charges Dropped In Utah Youth Home Case

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Susanne Gustin For people facing serious criminal charges, such as allegations of sex crimes, proving innocence can sometimes be difficult. There are times when the court proceedings seem to drag on without any resolution to the charges at hand. For one Utah man, more than five months have elapsed since he was initially charged with crimes he […] Read more