Do you know that Utah has different courts for varying types and severity of cases? More specifically, Utah has Juvenile Courts, Justice Courts; District Courts; Court of Appeals; and the Utah Supreme Court. The two courts I would like to focus on are the Justice Courts and District Courts and what differs between the two regarding the types of criminal cases they hear. Circumstances are considered illegal...
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I am sure you have all heard of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on September 18, 2020, at 87 years of age. I do not wish to expound on the political controversies surrounding Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death. Instead, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the beauty and positive influences she left on the world. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg...
Did you know the Utah State Court has an informative website where you can find information on civil and criminal cases, self-help forms, contact information for the court, and many other helpful sources? The website if www.utcourts.gov. I recently spent some time on this website to look closer at how the courts handle criminal procedures in light of COVID-19. When going to the website and inquiring about...
Probation is a suspension of a criminal sentence that allows someone convicted of a crime to settle their debt to society without actually serving jail time. While on probation, you might not realize that some of the things you do daily could violate your probation. You may think it’s a minor violation, but it could end up costing you. While specific terms are set on a case by case basis, some standard...