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 passport? Don't let one bad decision escalate and become...
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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, video recordings, or cell phones. It may also...
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 talking you can sense he’s meaning to charge with DUI or DWI. What do you do next? The last thing you want to do is deal with DUI...
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 show your driver's license to any police officer. If you refuse, chances are you will end up being arrested...
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 to where you came from, where you're going, what you're doing, where you live, or even whether...
If you frequent local bars enough in Utah, chances are you may witness a bar fight. When alcohol is involved in the simplest things, misunderstandings can lead to a full-blown physical altercation. This can happen between strangers, or sometimes between co-workers, acquaintances, or even friends. Sometimes these fights end in just a few punches, and security or other patrons can break it up before things...
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 away with it. However, they will get caught eventually, and they will be facing their original charge. They will...
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 considered resisting arrest?" This question's intention seems to revolve around determining how you can stand up...
Did you know that damaged field drug examinations have led to several unjust jailings across the USA? One Maryland male understands it, having been jailed for 82 days after being implicated in bringing an illegal controlled substance right into the nation. The material, as it turns out, was honey. At age 46, Leon Haughton was arrested on December 29, 2018, at Baltimore/Washington International Airport...
Anybody that has watched Legislation & Order, NCIS, or another criminal activity collection on tv has most likely listened to the famous words: " You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can as well as will be used against you in a law court. You have a right to a lawyer. If you can not manage a lawyer, one will certainly be assigned for you." This advice is better referred to as a...