Utah Defense Attorney – Provo, Salt Lake City The Utah State Court of Appeals tossed out 2 sentences from the district court in St. George regarding sentencing and failing to register as a sex offender. In 2 separate cases, a St. George Judge suspended jail time for individuals who pleaded guilty to failing to register as sex offenders. Failing to…
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Elizabeth Smart – First Week of Trial
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…
Spousal Privileges
Utah Recognizes Two Spousal Privileges Privilege Against Forced Testimony In Utah there are two recognized spousal privileges. The first is found in the Utah Constitution, specifically in article 1 section 12. That section provides that a husband cannot be compelled to testify against his wife and a wife cannot be compelled to testify against her husband. The privilege of not…
Craigslist Censors “Adult Services” Section
Craigslist Removes Adult Services Access For the past several months, Craigslist has been battling local, state, and federal authorities over its “adult services” sections on its websites. Many law enforcement agencies have argued that Craigslist was complicent in, promoted, and facilitated prostitution and internet sex crimes through its adult services links. Much of the attention over Craigslist’s adult services section…