A Guide to Field Sobriety Tests
When examining an individual before a potential DUI detainment, police officers might use three standard field sobriety tests. Utah residents who encounter charges for suspected DUI charges undoubtedly wish to understand just how the state approaches these circumstances precisely. Many DUI detainment procedures include several actions consisting of the evaluation of the field sobriety test. […]
Four Reasons Why You Should Not Represent Yourself In A Criminal Case
Anyone has the right to represent themselves in the court of law under the Sixth Amendment; however, this is not always a good idea. The United States justice system was created around the principle that any person has to be proven guilty under a court of law, rather than in public opinion. Under the Sixth […]
Understanding theft and larceny charges in Utah
Let us begin by understanding the difference between theft and larceny. It is essential to know that these words cannot be directly changed in legal terms. In general, all larceny is theft, but not all theft can be considered larceny. Theft is more of an umbrella term that covers a wider range of stealing. Larceny […]
Questions that will come up during your drug possession case review
Possession of illegal drugs or paraphernalia is one of the most common criminal charges that our law firm handles. In many cases, people have been charged with this crime while they were driving their car. Police will pull over a vehicle for various reasons, and an arrest may be made depending on what the officer […]
What happens if I am caught driving on a suspended license?
There are a variety of reasons that a license can be suspended in Utah. This includes charges like driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, giving false information to the Utah Driver’s License Division, being found incompetent to operating a vehicle, or an excessive amount of driving violations on your record. Traveling via a […]
What is Money Laundering and the Charges
Most individuals do not fully understand what money laundering is. This includes what sort of actions really constitute money laundering, the charges, and possible legal repercussions. Most of the time, people associate cash laundering with intricate criminal organizations moving big quantities of money or think of it as something that only happens with money obtained […]
Can you Refuse a Breathalyzer in Utah?
Let’s say you were out on a night on the town with your friends or significant other. Being pulled over on during a DUI checkpoint can be incredibly stressful for those involved. For many people, this may be their first experience with authorities looking for people suspected of driving while intoxicated or (DUI). As you […]
I am not a Resident, but Got Charged with a Crime in Utah
Utah is an extensively explored state and traveled to the vacation destination. Individuals come from all over the globe for our winter sports and cultural destination. Most of the time, people do not travel to Utah with the intention of committing a crime, then go back to their home state. A non-resident’s criminal offense, unless […]
Is Assault Always Physical?
The first dictionary definition of assault is “a physical strike.” While this definition stands true in many circumstances, does it also refer to criminal assault fees? INTERPRETATION OF CRIMINAL ASSAULT IN SOME STATES In some states, the criminal interpretation of assault stands for more than “physical assaults.” Many states specify assault charges as “an act […]
Understanding Prostitution and Sexual Solicitation
Almost all adult residents in Utah know that prostitution and sexual solicitation are crimes. Yet many do not understand that different activity that constitutes these crimes, much less, the penalties that can accompany a charge of this nature. It is a criminal activity in Utah to engage in prostitution (having sex for cash, money, goods […]