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Category Archives: Violent Crimes
Utah Domestic Violence and Gun Laws
For many Utah citizens, the right to own a gun extends beyond hunting. Having the means to protect family members in an emergency situation like a break-in is often the reason people claim for keeping a gun in the house. However, this same gun can turn a domestic dispute into a serious injury or a… Read More »
When Cold Cases Get Hot
Almost 30 years ago, Ogden was a different place. For one thing, prior to March of 1983, Rebecca Lemberger was still alive. After March 2, Rebecca was dead, found by classmates wrapped in a blanket, under a mattress in a shed near the elementary school she attended. She had been raped, her head smashed by… Read More »
No Statute of Limitations in Homicide Cases
Civil lawsuits and criminal charges must be brought within a specified period of time, known as the statute of limitations. It is best to prosecute cases when the evidence is fresh, especially witness testimony. In Utah, the statute of limitations for misdemeanors is two years, and criminal charges range from two to four years. However,… Read More »
In the News: Kids Who Kill
It has been observed that the apple never falls far from the tree. It has also been observed (by a respected criminology professor in an October 30 article by the Associated Press) that children age 10 and under rarely kill their parents. And there you have the beginnings of the defense to be made for… Read More »
