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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

Americans Seek Alternatives To Prison For Non-Violent Drug Crimes

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Susanne Gustin The United States is shifting dramatically in its response to illegal drug use and the prosecution of drug crimes. Our post last week focused on the Food and Drug Administration’s decision to make available a prescription drug that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. At the state level, Utah and other states have […] Read more

Emergency Drug For Opioid Overdose Now Available By Prescription

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Susanne Gustin In the last couple months, we have written about legislation being considered by Utah lawmakers that could save lives in the event of a potentially fatal drug overdose. Utah is one of many states considering adopting what are commonly called “Good Samaritan” laws. Currently, when friends are using illegal drugs together and one overdoses, others […] Read more

3 Teens In Trouble After Scuffle With Police In Salt Lake City

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Susanne Gustin Teenagers tend to be a bit rambunctous by nature. Sometimes, in an effort to impress their peers or fit in with friends, they push boundaries or bend rules. While it may be harmless in some settings, in others, it can land them in serious trouble — and police are not always willing to give them […] Read more

Utah Lawmakers Consider Controversial DNA Collection Bill

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Susanne Gustin One of the most basic and important tenets of our legal system is the idea that every accused individual should be considered innocent until proven guilty. There are many criminal justice policies and practices that stem from this original idea. But Utah legislators are considering a bill that some believe is a violation of that […] Read more

U.S. Supreme Court Rules On Important Fourth Amendment Case

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Susanne Gustin The U.S. Supreme Court has long insisted that Americans have the greatest legal expectation of privacy when they are in their homes. Home has been treated like a sacred place in the Court’s history. As a result, the government is rarely allowed access to a citizen’s home without first meeting very specific and tailored requirements. […] Read more

Teen Charged With Sex Crime Committed By Someone With Same Name

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Susanne Gustin We live in puzzling times; particularly when it comes to matters of governance, privacy and individual rights. On one hand, Americans have learned in the past year that the National Security Agency has the capacity and the authority to essentially spy on nearly any U.S. citizen or foreign leader. On the other hand, local and […] Read more

Pot’s Semi-Legal Status In U.S. Raises Drugged Driving Questions

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Susanne Gustin Public attitudes about marijuana have been changing slowly but steadily for quite some time. Pot is increasingly being viewed as a relatively safe drug offering some medicinal benefits. This public attitude change is evidenced by the fact that 20 states have now legalized medical marijuana, two states have legalized recreational marijuana and 13 states – […] Read more

Can Police Search Arrestees’ Cellphones Without A Warrant?

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Susanne Gustin What is the most personal possession that you carry around on a regular basis? What item contains more private and personal information about you than any other? Most people would say it’s their cellphone – especially if it’s a smart phone. There is a reason that these devices are often password protected. We want to […] Read more

How Do Prosecutors Respond When Selfies Constitute Child Porn?

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Susanne Gustin Widespread use of the internet has certainly made the dissemination of child pornography a much more difficult problem for law enforcement agencies. Illegal photos can now be distributed much more quickly and much more globally than ever before. But widespread internet use generally and social media specifically have also created another problem related to child […] Read more