Insights into prison culture. Although the following video examines a California Prison it is similar to the Utah State Prison at Draper.
Archive for the ‘Utah Crime Related Videos’ Category
Prison Culture
Aug
27
Clayton Simms, Criminal Defense Attorney, on the topic of Utah Crime Related Videos
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Police Interrogation of Elizabeth Smart Kidnapper Brian David Mitchell
Aug
05
Clayton Simms, Criminal Defense Attorney, on the topic of Utah Crime Related Videos
The following video is of the original interrogation of Elizabeth Smart kidnapper Brian David Mitchell, which occurred on March 12, 2003.
The United States and Utah Places Too Many of it’s Citizens in Prison for Non-Violent/Drug Related Offenses
Jul
09
Clayton Simms, Criminal Defense Attorney, on the topic of Drugs in Utah, Legal Process, Utah Crime Related Videos
Utah has experienced a growth in it’s prison population over the last two decades because like the rest of the United States, we lock up drug offenders rather than provide them with treatment.
Strange Process of Making Cocaine
Jul
02
Cocaine is an addictive drug that can create health problems. One of the reasons cocaine is unhealthy is because of the chemical used in making cocaine. Diesel gasoline, sulfuric acid and ammonia are some of the chemicals used when making cocaine.
Pamphlet Instructs Heroin Users on Proper Techniques on Shooting Up
May
28
Clayton Simms, Criminal Defense Attorney, on the topic of Crimes, Drugs in Utah, Utah Crime Related Videos
A pamphlet provides advice to heroin users on the proper ways to shoot up is causing some controversy. One bit of the pamphlet’s advice is to “find the vein before you try to inject.” Interesting pamphlet, but there is no safe way to use heroin. Remember possession of heroin in the State of Utah is a third degree felony. Distribution of heroin is a second degree felony. However, these offenses are often enhanced one degree because the offenses occurred within a 1000 feet of a park, church or school. If you have been charged with or arrested for heroin possession it is critical that you immediately contact a Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer to help guide you through the system.
Riding Lawn Mower DUI
May
21
Clayton Simms, Criminal Defense Attorney, on the topic of Alcohol in Utah, Dealing with Police, DUI in Utah, Humor, Utah Crime Related Videos
Yes, you can get a DUI on a riding lawn mower. Please do not drink and drive a lawnmower.
Marijuana Grow Found in Garfield County
May
21
Clayton Simms, Criminal Defense Attorney, on the topic of Drugs in Utah, Evidence, Humor, Utah Crime Related Videos
A large marijuana grow was found in Panguitch, Utah in Garfield County. The alleged marijuana growers had a stockpile of food which included hundreds of tortillas. The marijuana growers may need those tortillas when the munchies hit them.
Drunk Driving Excuses That Will Not Work on Utah Police Officers
May
07
Clayton Simms, Criminal Defense Attorney, on the topic of Alcohol in Utah, DUI in Utah, Humor, Utah Crime Related Videos
Comedian John Hilder humorously provides Drunk Driving excuses that will probably not work on Utah Police Officers. Enjoy the following video:
Utah DUI Walk and Turn Test Demonstrated and Errors Identified
May
04
Clayton Simms, Criminal Defense Attorney, on the topic of Alcohol in Utah, Dealing with Police, DUI in Utah, Utah Crime Related Videos
This Video demonstrates the errors committed by an allegedly sober driver performing the walk and turn, which is a DUI test given to people suspected of drunk driving in Utah. Remember, the field sobriety tests are difficult to complete even when sober and many would argue are designed for people to fail.
The woman in this video fails because:
1. No heel-to-toe contact
2. She starts too soon
3. She turns improperly
4. She completes the wrong number of steps
Poor performance on the field sobriety tests like the walk and turn allow Utah police officers to request that a suspect provide a breath, blood or urine sample to determine if they are impaired.
How do you think the woman in the video did? Is she sober? Would you arrest her for DUI?
