Bradley Roylance (1969 – ) was a Mormon church member and attorney in Utah; convicted in 2010 of two counts of sexual abuse of a minor; sentenced to 180 days in jail.

The state of Utah presented Bradley N. Roylance with a law license in 1997 after he graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) Law School.

The Ethics and Discipline Committee of the Utah Supreme Court found Brad guilty of the following misconduct.

– Violated or attempted to violate Rules of Conduct by assisting or inducing another to do so or through the acts of another
– Selfish and/or dishonest motives
– Engaged in conduct adversely reflecting on honesty and trustworthiness
– Misconduct involved multiple offenses

Roylance pleaded guilty in 2010 to two counts of sexual abuse of a minor and was sentenced to serve 180 days in the Davis County Jail.

His law license was suspended for one year.

Roylance was the son of the founder of United Families International.

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Sources

  1. Utah case #085225030 and case #091700814, Utah Xchange, March 11, 2010.

  • 1. Utah case #085225030 and case #091700814

    • 20100311
    • News article
    • Utah Xchange

    See case #085225030 from 2008 in the Salt Lake City Justice Court.

    See case #091700814 from 2010 in the Farmington 2nd District Court.

    The offense occurred on July 22, 2008.

    Charge 1 76-5-401.1 - SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINOR
    2nd Degree Felony (amended) to Class A Misdemeanor
      Plea:    March 11, 2010 Guilty
      Disposition:    March 11, 2010 Guilty

    Charge 2 76-5-401.1 - SEXUAL ABUSE OF MINOR
    2nd Degree Felony (amended) to Class A Misdemeanor
      Plea:    March 11, 2010 Guilty
      Disposition:    March 11, 2010 Guilty

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