Laws affecting criminal cases can often change -- sometimes dramatically. Every year, state legislatures and judges make hundreds of decisions that impact the fate of suspects in criminal cases. At the law offices of Greg Smith and Steven Russell, Criminal Law Attorneys, we know how important it is to stay current with legal issues. We follow changes in the law -- legislated or decided at trial -- that will affect the strategies we use while defending you before prosecutors, judges and juries.

We know that keeping you informed about the legal process and relevant laws will help you make better decisions about your own case, whether you are accused of a violent crime, a business crime, a drug or alcohol-related crime, or simply disturbing the peace.

This blog page is intended to serve as a forum for discussing new legislation, case studies and relevant court decisions in criminal law in Utah. Periodically, we will update the information and blog topics, so please return often to see the most current posts and comments.

We are two dedicated lawyers operating independent law firms, located in the same building. We sometimes collaborate and sometimes just offer each other advice. Both of us place an emphasis on personalized attention and responsiveness to clients' concerns.

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