Facial recognition needs some handcuffs
Facial recognition is an exciting technology in a commercial or research context, but becomes scarier when in the hands of law enforcement. More problematic is the fact that Utah officials have been using this technology without...
When Gun Owners Become Felons in Utah
In Utah, you're an automatic felon if you are a lawful gun owner who decides to use an illegal drug. That needs to change.
Is THC vaping the new Typhoid Mary?
As a people, we scare easily. But THC is medicine for many in Utah, and the vaping method of administration is essential. Further, we’re on the cusp of launching a new medical cannabis industry in Utah—one that will be highly...
This is Why Medical Cannabis Legalization is Important
Let's not forget the reason why changing Utah's marijuana laws is so important.
Updated Medical Cannabis Law a Win for Patients
In fact, patients are being helped right now; thousands of Utahns currently have legal protections to use their medical cannabis. Those protections were augmented just this week. And the program is unfolding at the speed we...
Utah Judge Not Following New Medical Cannabis Law
A Utah mother is being targeted by a judge for having THC in her system, despite being legally allowed to.
Transparency Report Shows Force Used in 2018
The reason that a judge issued a forcible entry warrant pertained to drugs 78 percent of the time.
A New Path for Prosecutors in Utah’s Two Largest Counties
Utah's two largest counties might not prosecute low-level criminals anymore… and that's a good thing.
It’s time to eliminate civil asset forfeiture
For years, prosecutors and police have unfortunately pushed back against reforming civil asset forfeiture. But it’s time to resolve things in a way where all sides can accomplish their goal and be satisfied.
Is the Warrant System Working Well?
If warrants are being issued in mere seconds, is the justice system working?