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Sexual Assault Cases Are Often Complex And Emotional

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?

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

Facts About The Juvenile Justice System

When many people hear the term “juvenile justice system,” they think of children who are acting horribly. That isn’t the case. Some people might be shocked to learn some basic facts about the juvenile justice system. First is that the goal of the juvenile justice system is to help the juvenile learn to become a […] Read more

Forcible Sexual Abuse Charges Require Legal Representation

In our last blog post, we discussed the case in which a judge recused himself from a case involving a nurse accused of forcibly raping a patient. The judge discovered that there were issues with interrogation that led to him signing the arrest warrant. That case proves a very important point — if you are […] Read more

Sex Abuse Case Warrant Concern Leads To Judge’s Recusal In Utah

When someone is accused of a crime, he or she sometimes is subjected to seemingly endless hours of interrogation. The results of those interrogations are sometimes questionable, which can profoundly affect a case. In a recent case in Utah, the persistence of a defense attorney seems to be making some headway in a defendant’s case. […] Read more

What Are The Plea Options In Utah Criminal Cases?

We recently discussed different classifications of criminal charges have a big impact on the penalties and consequences of the charges. There is another factor that can also play a big part in how criminal cases in Utah are handled. That factor is the kind of plea a person enters when they are charged with a […] Read more

What Are The Effects Of Criminal Charge Classification In Utah?

We have covered a variety of crimes on this blog, including misdemeanor charges and very serious felony charges. There are some marked differences in how charges of each of these classifications are handled. Our Utah readers might like to know about how the classification of a criminal charge can affect various aspects of the case. […] Read more

Survey Says: Utah Drug Crime Penalities Are Too Harsh

Many of our readers know that Utah has very harsh laws when it comes to drug use and possession. Just last week, we discussed how serious prescription fraud charges can be. While it is true that drug use and possession are problems, it seems as though many Utah voters feel that the penalties for drug […] Read more

Fight Prescription Drug Fraud Charges In Utah

When you are in pain or have another medical issue, the need to take medications to get relief is sometimes overwhelming. If a person can’t get to the doctor or has a doctor who refuses to give prescriptions that will remedy the issues, the person might decide to seek medications for another way. That, however, […] Read more

Mentoring Might Help Some Juveniles In Utah

In our post last week, we discussed juvenile offenders who are accused of sex-related offenses. Those juveniles, as well as others, might benefit more from treatment and services instead of simply being sentenced to punishment measures. One of the programs that is sometimes used is mentoring. Our Utah readers might be interested in learning a […] Read more