Violating Probation
Probation is a suspension of a criminal sentence that allows someone convicted of a crime to settle their debt to society without actually serving jail time. While on probation, you might not realize that some of the things you do daily could violate your probation. You may think it’s a minor violation, but it could […]
Evading The Police Charges In Utah
If a police officer is pulling you over or if you see flashing lights, it’s for the best if you comply with all requests for interaction. The majority of people do just that, but now and then, there’s someone who decides to make their situation worse by trying to run away in hopes of getting […]
How Does Visitation for Inmates Work with COVID-19
Like all other individuals, inmates of the Utah Jail have been impacted by COVID-19. What can you do if you have a loved one or a family member who has been incarcerated? According to CNN, of the 2.3 million incarcerated people in the U.S., about 165,000 are over the age of 55. People in prison and […]
What is Grand Theft Auto in Utah?
The term “grand theft auto” or GTA has become widely known for the last decade. Primarily because of the popular video games series from Rockstar Games. But this term is not just a video game; it is a serious crime that has enormous impacts on those charged with the crime. Essentially grand theft auto can […]
Operating a boat in Utah under the influence
Many states have separate statues that address the laws and punishments for operating either a boat or an off-road vehicle while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. These crimes are often referred to as a BUI as opposed to the more commonly known DUI charge. Utah does not have separate BUI laws in the […]
How juvenile crimes can follow you forever
Some people think that just because a person is young, they cannot find themselves in real trouble. The reality of the situation is that children and minors can often make mistakes that can affect their adult lives. The juvenile justice system is ideally created to help minors learn from their mistakes and change course before […]
How a Domestic Violence Lawyer Can Help You
You may be asking yourself, “why do I need a defense attorney for my domestic violence charge?” The answer is multifaceted, just as the laws that determine what exactly constitutes domestic violence. In Utah, these laws are broad and cover a wide range of activities and relationships. It is not always as straight forward as […]
Is Emotional Abuse A Crime In Utah?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Unfortunately, the answer is not as clear-cut as the question. Although courts, laws, and the legal system itself are doing a better job of acknowledging emotional abuse to prevent it. Emotional abuse is a subset of psychological abuse and can also be referred to as “mental abuse” or even “psychological violence.” It can be […]
Underage alcohol charges in Utah
Regardless of their family background, upbringing, or parental care, children will make mistakes. As younger people mature, they tend to want to try new things. Even kids who have been “good” their whole lives may find themselves in situations where they experiment with alcohol. When an underage person consumes alcohol, not only are they committing […]
What Is Considered Resisting Arrest?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Most of us have an inherent desire to ensure our rights are being upheld as much as possible. Yet we do have limitations on those rights when it comes to interacting with police officers. Perhaps that is why resisting arrest is such a grey area. The basic questions seem to be “when an action is […]