Admitting text messages into evidence during a trial in Utah hinges on establishing proper legal foundation and adherence to Utah Rules of Evidence. If you’re seeking to admit critical or controversial text messages, here’s an overview of the steps and considerations necessary to ensure they are allowed into evidence. Can You Admit Text Messages? Short… Read more »
CALL/TXT UTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345. FREE CONSULT Not a week goes by in my contested criminal cases, that an accused states “how could anyone believe that woman.” Or, “the child’s testimony is so riddled with inconsistencies, how could any judge believe it.” “I can’t believe the judge won’t throw this out.”… Read more »
Understanding Evidence Types in Utah Criminal Cases In Utah criminal cases, various forms of evidence play a crucial role in determining guilt or innocence. As a result, many defendants are surprised to learn that they can be convicted solely on indirect evidence, without any direct proof linking them to the crime. This article explains how… Read more »
Understanding Convincing Evidence in Utah Criminal Law When facing criminal charges, you must understand the burden of proof. Utah criminal law applies different standards depending on the situation, including the convincing evidence standard and the “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard. These distinctions can significantly impact your case. What Is the Convincing Evidence Standard? The convincing… Read more »
Here are the most common and some obscurely used evidentiary burdens in Utah. Where they are used, who uses them and what really happens. Reasonable Suspicion (Exclusively Criminal Law) The legal definition: Reasonable suspicion means suspicion based on specific, articulable facts drawn from the totality of the circumstances facing the officer at the time of… Read more »
