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Consequences of Perjury in Utah Criminal Court
May 5th, 2025
Witness testimony can have a dramatic effect on criminal proceedings. It can be the deciding factor in determining guilt or innocence and whether a defendant will be incarcerated or set free. Nonetheless, witnesses are not infallible. While an honest…
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What is a Preliminary Hearing in Utah?
March 5th, 2025
Anyone charged with a crime in the United States is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Before arresting a suspect, police must have probable cause to believe they committed a crime. In felony and Class A misdemeanor case…
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Why You Shouldn’t Represent Yourself in a Criminal Case
February 5th, 2025
Anyone charged with a crime in the United States has the legal right to represent themselves. But, it is rarely a good idea. The United States criminal legal system is an adversarial one that operates under the principle that a person can only be con…
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Are Polygraph Tests Admissible as Evidence in Utah
December 5th, 2024
While movies and TV crime dramas may depict the lie detector test as the ultimate way to catch a criminal, polygraph evidence is almost exclusively inadmissible in Utah legal proceedings. Utah law does not currently allow polygraph evidence to be int…
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How Do Search Warrants Work in Utah
November 5th, 2024
A search warrant is a court order that allows law enforcement officials to search a specific location for specific evidence that can be used to charge a person with a crime. To obtain a warrant, law enforcement officers must convince a judge they hav…
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The Entrapment Defense in Utah
September 12th, 2024
A criminal defendant can raise the defense of entrapment to claim they were coerced or induced by law enforcement officers to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed. The goal of an entrapment defense is to show that the government imp…
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How Social Media Impacts Criminal Cases
August 5th, 2024
Some days, it can feel like social media is everywhere. Whether it’s FaceBook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, or another service, social media has become an important platform for communication, self-expression, and information…
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What Are My Rights If Stopped by Police in Utah
April 8th, 2024
An encounter with the police can be intimidating, even if you have done nothing wrong. Fortunately, the Constitution provides basic legal protections when people are stopped by police. However, the laws that govern interactions with police officers h…
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Can Prior Convictions for Similar Crimes Be Used Against You?
March 25th, 2024
If you were charged with a crime and have prior convictions, your criminal record could affect the outcome of your new criminal case. Whether evidence of prior convictions is admissible depends on whether the evidence is being offered at trial or at…
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Misdemeanor vs Felony Explained
February 27th, 2024
Criminal charges in Utah are categorized as felonies or misdemeanors. Felony crimes are more serious. They carry longer prison sentences and higher fines. If you have been charged with a crime, regardless of whether it is a felony or a misdemeanor, h…
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