Laws on Shooting Trespassers
Having your home broken into and robbery are every homeowner’s nightmares. It is your right to feel safe and secure in your own home, but the question is, can you use deadly force any time you experience an invasion? If you’re not extremely careful, you could be the one to end up needing a criminal […]
Misdemeanors, Felonies and Infractions
A bad decision could follow you for the rest of your life. Perhaps your decision left you facing a criminal charge, felony or misdemeanor, or an infraction. Did you know a mark on your record could impact your obtaining employment in the future, child visitation, insurance rates, impact student loans, and background authorizations, including a […]
Digital Evidence: Important or Relevant?
In our current times, so many things are digital. We no longer rely solely on hard paper copies, photographs, or even signatures. This certainly includes digital evidence relating to your case. Digital evidence is evidence that is stored or transmitted in a binary form. It may be obtained through multiple sources including computers, digital cameras, […]
What Should I do if I am Stopped on Suspicion of DUI/DWI?
Maybe you had a family party and had a beer or two and you’re driving back home. You find that you swerved slightly because you look at a text from your wife to see if you’re on your way back yet. Next thing you know you’re being pulled over by an officer. As he starts […]
Water Restrictions, Yard Maintenance and Criminal Infractions?
This past winter we definitely did not see as much snowpack as we had hoped. Given that, it is highly probable that Utah will experience drought conditions this summer. In fact, Governor Cox has stated that about 90% of the State is experiencing extreme drought conditions. When that happens water restrictions can go into effect […]
Do you Have to Present your ID in Utah?
When do you have to show I.D. to the police? There are two different ways a police officer may want to ask you to show your I.D. The first way is when you are driving and you are lawfully pulled over. According to the H.B. 497 Utah Illegal Immigration Enforcement Act, you are legally obligated to […]
6 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Talk to Police without an Attorney
The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution prevents any person from being forced to be a witness against themselves in a criminal case. We’ve all heard it before, “You have the right to remain silent.” It’s a fact. However, you will need to provide your name. You do not have to answer questions as […]
Immigration and Criminal Charges
Getting arrested can have harsh consequences for anyone, but it’s especially hard on those immigrants going through the naturalization process in the U.S.A. While they could remain physically present in the country, their citizenship application will no longer be relevant or valid. If they are arrested, they will be treated as undocumented and therefore run […]
Does Covid 19 Pose a Threat to a Fair Trial?
Everyone knows the saying innocent until proven guilty. To be proven guilty, the trial should be a fair and honest one. This truth is the backbone of the sixth amendment. However, COVID 19 and the pandemic that has come with it seem to be threatening these trials’ validity, which can leave the defendant at risk. […]
COVID’s Effect on Domestic Violence
COVID’s Effect on Domestic Violence One of the most common themes that the experts keep touching on when talking about Covid-19 is “stay home, stay safe.” While this may be true for most, this virus has brought many new stressors along with some unexpected risks for those in un-safe relationships. According to experts, this pandemic […]