Utah Criminal Defense Lawyers Recap First Week of Elizabeth Smart Trial The first week of the most publicized trial in Utah and the nation, came to an end this week. Brian David Mitchell’s trial for the alleged kidnapping, rape, and assault of Elizabeth Smart commenced through, jury selection, opening statements, and the prosecution’s first set of witnesses including Elizabeth Smart. The first few days have…
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Utah Gang Injunction
Utah Violating the Basic Right to Liberty Yesterday a Weber County judge issued a gang injunction against Ogden Trece, the Ogden area gang which has been alleged to be associated with significant crime in Weber County for many years. The injunction prohibits members of the gang from congregating with each other in public, possessing firearms, drugs, and alcohol, and it…
How to Choose the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer
Choosing the Right Lawyer for Your Case I often have friends and family members ask me what they should look for when choosing an attorney to represent them in a given field. For purposes of this post, I discuss how to choose the right criminal defense lawyer to ensure you get the best possible representation on your case. It is important to…
