Welcome to the final installment of “Meet the Team!” In this post, we sit down with Jennifer Foresta to chat about her nearly two decades in criminal defense. She shares the personal motivations that led her to law, how she…
We're chatting with defense attorney Doug Thompson to discuss what led him to a career in law, what he finds most rewarding about his work, and the personal values that guide his decisions
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State of Utah v. Luke Martin Buranek, 2025 UT App 92, Opinion No. 20230969-CA, filed June 20, 2025, The Utah Court of Appeals Quick Summary: This case addresses the legal defense of entrapment, particularly in the context of online interactions leading…
• State v. Dakota Anthony Dente, Opinion No. 20240688-CA, 2025 UT App 95 • Utah Court of Appeals • Filed June 26, 2025 Quick Summary: The Utah Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s decision denying a defendant’s attempt to withdraw…
State of Utah v. Marco Antonio Corona, Opinion No. 20221117-CA, 2025 UT App 93, filed June 26, 2025, from The Utah Court of Appeals. Quick Summary: In this case, the Utah Court of Appeals affirmed Marco Antonio Corona’s convictions for aggravated sexual abuse of…
As part of our commitment to keeping our clients and the public informed about developments in Utah criminal defenselaw, our firm regularly reviews decisions from the state’s appellate courts. Understanding how courts interpret and apply criminal statutes is crucial when building…
A recent decision from the Utah Court of Appeals, State v. Hintze, clarifies an important question for anyone interacting with police in Utah: When does a conversation or encounter cross the line from a voluntary interaction into a “seizure” under the…
The Utah Supreme Court recently handed down a significant opinion in State v. Dustin Giles Andrus, addressing critical issues at the intersection of modern technology and criminal defense. The case, decided on May 29, 2025, involved convictions stemming from a relationship between…
Utah Court of Appeals Upholds Convictions in Case Spanning Sexual Offenses, Assault, and Domestic Violence The Utah Court of Appeals recently reviewed and affirmed convictions in the case of State v. Christensen, highlighting critical aspects of criminal defense, including the handling of multiple charges and…