Utah Pushing To Cut Down On Probation and Parole
Utah legislative representatives, prosecuting attorneys, and state officials are pushing for probation and parole reform. The goal is to get people that have been cited for crimes in proper treatment programs. Like Drug Court for those arrested for Drug Crimes.
Utah Maybe the Fist State to Allow Self Driving Cars to Counter 0.05% DUI Law
Utah might be the first state to allow self driving cars. The House Transportation Committee approved a bill that would make these cars legal throughout Utah. Some Utah lawmakers think this will help ease the amount of DUIs people are charged with when the new 0.05% DUI Law goes into effect.
Utah Cop Who Violently Detained Nurse Is Fired
The Utah detective who violently detained a nurse after refusing to take a blood sample has been fired. Salt Lake City police spokesman said that Jeff Payne had been fired in connection with incident.
U.S. Supreme Court Reviewing DNA Collection Practices
Should DNA be collected anytime there is an arrest in Utah? Is collecting and keeping this data a violation of the Fourth Amendment? I can help.
State Trooper Untruthful In Drug Possession, DUI Cases
One trooper has been accused of lying on the witness stand, providing false information in a drug possession case and a DUI case.
Sex Offenders’ Right To Use Social Media
Sex offenders are fighting back against laws restricting their use of social networking websites and the Internet in Utah.
Is Collecting DNA Samples From Arrestees Unconstitutional?
In Utah DNA tests on individuals convicted of a crime are reasonable. I can help you with your defense against this evidence.
Understanding Electronic Surveillance In Today’s Age
Today, individuals everywhere are making a permanent mark of their activities every single day. Whether it’s through cellphone texts, emails, Twitter, or Facebook posts, people can be tracked.
Warrantless Cellphone Tracking Banned In Two States
The topic of cellphone tracking falls under Fourth Amendment rights. If there is reason to believe rights were violated, I can help you look at the case.
Police In Utah Need Warrant To Draw Blood From DUI Suspects
In Salt Lake City Utah, a driver cannot be pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving & forced to submit to a blood test. Police must obtain a search warrant.