Plea Negotiations

Law Enforcement Commitment to Exonerating the Innocent Grows

As a regular observer of our criminal justice system, there are few things more maddening than to watch a prosecutor or other law enforcement officials simply refuse to say, “We got it wrong.” Despite overwhelming evidence of...more

DUI And Vehicular Manslaughter Defense

Under the Utah Criminal Code, causing the death of another person while driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs results in a charge of automobile homicide. Needless to say, it is a serious felony charge that...more

Supreme Court Grants Certiorari on Government’s Petition Regarding Judicial Participation in Plea Negotiations

On January 4, the Supreme Court of the United States granted the government’s petition for certiorari in an appeal involving Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 11(c)(1)....more

White Collar Watch - January 2013

In This Issue: - Death and Taxes? Recent Supreme Court Arguments in Gabelli v. SEC Concerning a General Statute of Limitations for Civil Fines May Also Affect How Long the IRS Has to Assess Penalties - Avoiding...more