For most people living in Ogden, Salt Lake, Provo, St. George and the rest of the Wasatch Front, it’s easy to say something that they will later regret. Most people say something foolish at times during their life and wish they could take back the words that embarrassed them or put them in a sticky situation. Few people, however, would…
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Fight Breaks Out in West Valley
Three Men Arrested After ‘Huge Fight’ On Sunday night a brawl broke out between neighbors in West Valley City. Gary Cross, his son, and his brother were angry with a neighbor about some property that they claimed to be theirs, but would not be returned. At about 8:30 Sunday night Cross and his relatives stormed into their neighbor’s apartment, and…
Convicted Murderer Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison
West Valley Man Is Sentenced For Killing His Father On October 31, 2010, West Valley Police responded to a 911 call and found the body of William M. Seager lying on the ground in a black garbage bag. William Chad Seager, the victims son and the person who had made the 911 call had said that he found the body…
Man Accused of Murder Deemed Competent
Three Year Old Trial Will No Proceed Michael Doyel was charged with murdering his former girlfriend, Deborah Jones, in 2008. Doyel allegedly strangled Jones, put her body in a storage bin, and then carried her across state lines. Furthermore, Doyel took Patricia Murray, a handicap woman, with him on his cross country trip without the consent of her guardian. Doyel…
Magna Man Shot Then Booked
Magna Man in Jail After Leaving Hospital Last Thursday police were called out to the home of Louis Gregg in Magna. Gregg reportedly had previous run ins with his neighbors across the street and a protective order was already in place. Despite the protective order, Gregg had threatened to kill a 14-year-old that was named under the order, which spurred…
Plea Deal Offered in Provo Arson Case That Killed Two People
Provo Arson Case May be Coming to an End Fire is a fascinating natural power that has enabled humans to wonderful and terrible things. Fire’s destructive power as helped and hurt humans for thousands of years. A Provo, Utah woman is discovering first hand how using fire wrongly can take away property, life, and freedom. The woman’s act of arson…
Utah Criminal Statute of Limitations
Recently the Salt Lake City police asked for the public’s help in finding a man who may have been involved with the murder of Cornell Burns in 1990. The case involved the shooting and killing of Burns who was found in the road after being shot in the head. After reviewing the case the police realized that Burns was with…
Get a Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer for Domestic Violence Arraignments
Criminal Charges Don’t Always Come Immediately In many criminal cases in Utah, a criminal defendant is not charged immediately after a supposed violation of a law. Salt Lake, Ogden, Provo, and other law enforcement officers will arrive at the scene of a reported criminal incident and not issue any citations or make arrests before he or she leaves. This type…
Domestic Violence in Utah | Defense Attorney
Utah Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer Domestic violence charges can carry potentially severe penalties. It is important for anyone facing these types of charges to consult with a Utah domestic violence defense lawyer as soon as possible. The degree of charge can vary depending on a number of issues such as the severity of injuries sustained by the alleged victim in…
Salt Lake City Man Charged with Murder from 2000
Salt Lake Man Charged with Murder from 2000 David McNeill will have to stand trial. Today, a Third District Court Judge found that probable cause existed for the charge of First Degree Murder against Mr. McNeill at a preliminary hearing. As such, Mr. McNeill must now rely on a jury of his peers or hope for a plea bargain workout with…