SALT LAKE CITY — In addition to people who speed and those who drink and drive, Salt Lake police will be looking this summer for motorists who text and drive. A $20,000 grant from the National Highway Safety Office will pay for officers to focus solely on watching...
Law enforcement may just be pushing for breath tests to detect marijuana to curb the influx of impaired drivers from neighboring states where the drug is legal. Marijuana Use From Another State Often times, officers stop vehicles with out of state plates where marijuana has been legalized...
Thanks to our legal system, everyone has rights and must be proven guilty. At Allan & Easton, one of our specialties is criminal defense. The word ‘criminal’ here indicates merely that someone is accused of something, not supposing guilt. Child Abuse and Fair Representation Often as a...
In the US, we try to live by the motto of ‘innocent until proven guilty.’ Everyone deserves a fair trial and representation. Such is true of the case of Nathan Fletcher, the alleged ‘BYU Groper,’ who pleaded not guilty to two counts of class A misdemeanor...
Understanding how domestic violence charges work in Utah is important if you have been charged with domestic violence. In Utah, there is not a single crime that is specified as “Domestic Violence” rather, there are many crimes that are considered a “Crime of Domestic Violence”....
Being accused of theft is a serious allegation. Whether you have been accused of a felony theft or a misdemeanor theft, it is important to realize that this crime can affect your future employment. Working with a lawyer to minimize the effect that the theft...
Being convicted of a drug charge can hold some serious penalties. Even if you are found to be in possession of a relatively small quantity of drugs, you can still receive some pretty harsh consequences. Knowing how to react properly and working with a lawyer...
Being arrested for a DUI can be a scary experience. If you are arrested for a DUI, it is important that you know how to respond to your arrest. Reacting properly will ensure that your penalties are kept to a minimum. First, you should understand what...
John Easton recently had a case in Millard County with several felonies, including 2nd degree theft, dismissed. In addition, DUI cases in Orem Justice Court and misdemeanor possession cases in the Springville Justice Court were released. As former prosecutors, John Allan and John Easton know how...
Utah Criminal Defense Attorney, John Easton, had a sex offense case dismissed at trial two weeks ago in Juab County due to lack of evidence. Allan and Easton firmly believe you are always innocent until proven guilty....