Key facts that could determine the outcome of your Utah criminal case
Have you ever heard the phrase, “guilty beyond a reasonable doubt?” In a criminal case, this is essentially talking about the standard of evidence necessary for prosecutors to obtain a guilty conviction. When a defendant’s freedom is at stake, all the facts must be addressed. This could be the difference between someone going to jail […]
Can the Police Break Down My Door?
Let’s say the police are banging on your door, demanding to come inside. What can you do? What are your rights as a citizen? Do you have to let the police in? Does the law have the right to break down your door? These are all critical questions, and the answers depend on a variety […]
DNA is often wrong in criminal cases
Boise State University Professor Dr. Greg Hampikian is a Biologist whose work has identified persons wrongly accused and convicted of crimes. He is regarded as one of the foremost forensic DNA experts in the United States and beyond. He is the founder of the Idaho Innocence Project, which has helped exact hundreds of persons wrongly […]