March 11, 2013
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Is There An App for That?

Earlier this month mayoral candidate Mark Crockett offered his view on reducing repeat criminal offenders and saving the state a lot of money in the process. […]
March 7, 2013
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Domestic Violence Laws are Misguided: Punishing Less-Violent Behavior Detracts from Preventing the Most Serious Harm

A.J. Parker, age 25, was working at Intermountain Healthcare when she met Landon Jorgensen, 24, who was a Marine veteran and a firearms instructor. They had […]
March 4, 2013
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Current Case: Setting Hiking Trail Booby Traps Reduced to Misdemeanor Offense

Provo Canyon is a popular destination for hikers, whether they want a strenuous climb or a moderate hike. All hikers need to be aware of potential […]
February 28, 2013
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Paying a High Price for Getting High: Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

What Does Not Work: Claiming that the excruciating pain from your inoperable cancer can only be helped by smoking a little marijuana — “This is medical […]
February 25, 2013
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No Statute of Limitations in Homicide Cases

Civil lawsuits and criminal charges must be brought within a specified period of time, known as the statute of limitations. It is best to prosecute cases […]
February 21, 2013
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When Should Miranda Warnings be Read?

On TV, the moment usually comes as sort of an anti-climax — after the big car chase, the running through the streets, the jumping over fences […]
February 18, 2013
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Defending a Weapons Charge in Utah

All across America, people who love guns love Utah. That is because the Utah constitution guarantees the right of citizens to bear arms; and also because Utah honors […]
February 17, 2013
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DUI and Vehicular Manslaughter Defense

Under the Utah Criminal Code, causing the death of another person while driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs results in a charge of automobile homicide. […]
February 14, 2013
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In the News: Kids Who Kill

It has been observed that the apple never falls far from the tree. It has also been observed (by a respected criminology professor in an October […]