Jail is not for the presumed innocent
If only the wealthy can afford to get out of jail as they await their trial, then the system is in need of reform. Here's one way that can happen.
SCOTUS Hearing Cell Phone Surveillance Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is considering a case where the government accessed the past location information of a person without a warrant.
Government-owned businesses shouldn’t be above the law
If private businesses are held legally accountable to the public, why isn't government?
Enter to Learn, But Leave Your Rights at the Door
Because police officers are increasingly being used in school settings, parents—and the broader public—should be informed as to how and when they are questioning or disciplining young students.
Hate civil asset forfeiture? Here’s a court case in Utah to follow…
The Utah Highway Patrol seized money from a person not suspected of a crime, and then gave it to the federal government—circumventing state law that prohibited them from doing so.
You might be surprised what can land you in jail in Utah…
Holding a raccoon or allowing a swine to run at large can land you in jail in Utah… but with new legislation on the way, hopefully for not much longer.
Could you sue the government if its employees hurt you?
Utah law gives police immunity from being sued if they negligently injure a suspect being pursued in a high speed chase—even in cases where they may not have followed the law.
Presumption of Innocence? Not for these poor Utahns…
Being presumed innocent sounds great in theory, but in practice, people are held in jail for weeks or months before trial if they're unable to pay the government money.
New Data on Asset Forfeiture for 2016
The government continues to seize and take ownership of property from innocent people. This year's data shines light on the practice in Utah.