Juvenile Charged as an Adult In 2009, 16 year old Ricky Angilau was charged for the shooting and killing of another teen. Even though he was still a minor, prosecutors charged Angilau as an adult with murder, a first degree felony. Initially after being arrested, because of Angilau’s age, he was detained in a juvenile detention center with other teen…
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The Law of Self Defense in Utah
Salt Lake Criminal Defense At times the issue of “self defense” can seem to be somewhat abstract. Here are just a couple of pointers that can help to create a clearer view on what constitutes self defense and what is justifiable within self defense conditions in the state of Utah. When is Self Defense Justified in Utah? According to Utah…
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…
Domestic Violence Charges in Utah
When Does One Commit Domestic Violence? Physical or emotion abuse within a relationship from one to control the other is known as domestic violence. Domestic violence is a willful act by one set upon another to harm. These acts of violence can have negative emotional and psychological consequences on victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence can exist within all kinds…
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…
Child Protective Orders
Salt Lake City Utah Child Protective Order Defense Attorney In Utah there is a procedure for obtaining a protective order on behalf of a child to protect that child from physical and/or sexual abuse. At Salcido Law Firm we are experienced Utah criminal defense attorneys with extensive experience in defending individuals against child protective orders brought against them. Child Protective…