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  • U.S. Supreme Court Reviewing DNA Collection Practices

    12 Jun 2017

    In Utah, while DNA samples may be taken at the time of arrest, the DNA itself is not processed until after a conviction. If charges are not pressed within 90 days of an arrest, or the case is dismissed or acquitted, the DNA evidence is destroyed. However, with other states enacting more stringent rules regarding when DNA is collected and how it is used, the U.S. Supreme Court is now looking at the[...]

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    Know Your Rights To Prevent Illegal Search And Seizure in Utah

    26 Apr 2017

    Drug possession convictions can result in serious consequences that can harm the rest of your life. Many charges stem from the police finding illegal drugs on you or in your home or vehicle. Drug cases are taken seriously by local and federal agencies, and sometimes the push to combat drug crimes results in your rights being violated in the process. You have rights when it comes to police [...]

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    When Can Utah Police Search My Vehicle For Drugs?

    7 Mar 2017

    Many people wonder when a police officer can search their vehicles. In Utah and across the rest of the country, police are limited to when they can search someone's car. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects people from unlawful search and seizures. Police must have your permission, a search warrant or a valid reason to search your vehicle or your constitutional rights will be [...]

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