Probation and Parole in the United States
Probation is intended to be a more lenient and socially beneficial means of rectifying criminal behavior. Probation was historically established to rehabilitate... Read More
The Disparity Among Prosecution and Public Defense
Public defense services are integral to ensuring fairness in our courts. However, prosecutorial funding generally dwarfs public defense spending. This lack of... Read More
The Racialization of the Prison Industrial Complex
Social justice solutions are needed nowadays more than ever. The American dream includes notions of freedom, opportunity, and equality. However, the modern... Read More
Coronavirus Notice Regarding Appointments at Wasatch Defense Lawyers
In light of the spreading coronavirus pandemic, Wasatch Defense Attorney’s want to do our part to contain its spread and to implement... Read More
Defending Gangland
State Power Versus Local Culture Street gangs have been a part of American culture since the inception of the nation. These organizations... Read More
Charged With a Crime in Utah? Possible Alternative Sentences
Being charged with any type of crime in Utah can turn your life upside down. As criminal defense attorneys in Salt Lake... Read More
Indicted vs Convicted: What’s the Difference?
With all the legal jargon used in the judicial process, it can be difficult to know the definition of each term and,... Read More
Coronavirus, Custody, and the Grim Reality of Prison Healthcare
The United States houses a notoriously large prison population. Overcrowding, disease, and generally insufficient healthcare services combine to create a situation that... Read More
The Criminalization and Civil Liability of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
The social stigma associated with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is manifested in our statutes and courts. Those afflicted with “loathsome” diseases may... Read More