December 21, 2011
Imagine you’re standing in a courtroom. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead. A judge sits, unreadable, behind the bench. The prosecutor shuffles a stack of papers, ready to […]
November 29, 2011
What Doesn’t Work: Saying, when questioned by the police about the pills in your pocket: “These aren’t illegal drugs. The guy I bought them from has […]
November 23, 2011
What Doesn’t Work: Advertising your amazing Black Friday deals for all of your “hard to find” merchandise: slightly used wallets, mislabeled prescription drugs, feel goodbrownies, imported DVDs, second hand electronics, and fresh start identity […]
November 16, 2011
When someone is charged with a crime and enters a plea in court, they generally have three options: Guilty Not guilty No contest (also known as […]
November 8, 2011
Being accused of breaking the law can be upsetting, but it’s crucial to maintain your composure when under pressure. While that might seem like a near-impossible […]
October 26, 2011
When you see the flash of red and blue lights behind you and hear the familiar wail of sirens, it’s enough to send your heart beating. […]
October 18, 2011
What Doesn’t Work: Trying to prove an insanity defense by dressing up as a wizard and casting a spell on the judge…because if you really were […]
October 12, 2011
Police officers do a lot of good for the community. One of their most well-known tasks is patrolling and ensuring everyone in their jurisdiction follows driving […]
October 4, 2011
Courtroom Etiquette 101 | Utah Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week Another week and another Utah criminal defense attorney tip! Today, we’re talking about the […]