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  • Hours after being released from jail a man from Payson, Utah crashed his own plane into his own home. Duane Youd, 47 had been arrested for domestic violence against his wife Sunday night. He was released on bail early Monday morning and returned home to get some things. An hour later he crashed his Cessna 525 Citation Jet into his home. His wife and son were in the home at the time.  [...]

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    In March 2016 Lisa Marie Ostler was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for a drug arrest. Lisa began complaining of discomfort and pain. The officers thought she was just going through a drug withdrawal. What they didn't know is that Lisa suffered from Crohn's disease. Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes extreme pain in the digestive system. Over the course of [...]

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    There are a number of ridiculous laws in Utah that are considered Class B Misdemeanors and could possibly cost you six months in Jail. A Utah lawmaker is currently reviewing these laws and working on lowering the penalties for breaking these laws. The lawmaker leading this charge is Sen. Daniel Thatcher, R-West Valley City. “Something like holding a raccoon, up to six months in jail,” [...]

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    Whether or not you ever find yourself facing legal issues, it's useful to have a working knowledge of everyday legal terminology. Criminal acts fall into two categories: misdemeanors and felonies. But what's the difference? Which comes with a heavier punishment and what offenses are common among each? Let's break it down. Misdemeanors Individuals charged with less serious and often nonviolent [...]

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