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Criminal defense work can be one of the hardest fields of legal practice. Clients can be difficult, payments can be erratic and the general public can be disdainful. To be successful, a good criminal defense attorney has to have a passion for the justice system, a quick mind and thick skin. Susanne Gustin has this…
David James “DJ” Bell was accused of kidnapping his next-door neighbors’ children during a 4th of July party. Bell was charged with 1 count of felony child kidnapping and 1 count of felony burglary and faced a minimum of 31 years to life in prison. Bell, a gay man, and his partner were beaten within…
There has been a lot in the news lately regarding rape kits that have not been processed by law enforcement in Utah. Fortunately, because of some federal grants and a $750,000 alottment by the Utah State Legislature, all of these untested kits can be processed. In the past, because of the lack of unlimited funds,…
What type of experts can you expect to have testify at rape trial in Utah? For starters, it is likely that the complainant was asked to undergo a rape examination by a nurse who is trained specifically to conduct a rape examination. The exam consists of an interview of the complainant who describes the details of…
Last week, we discussed date rape and how that can prove to be a problem for people who go to parties or similar activities. Following up on that post, we are going to discuss some of the most common reasons why false accusations of rape are common. Our readers in Utah might find this information…