False allegations can have a devastating effect on your life. Here are some legal actions you can take to protect yourself: 1. File a police report. If you have been falsely accused of a crime, the first step is to file a police report. This will document the accusation and provide a record of the incident. It will also help you build a case against the accuser. 2. Hire an attorney. Once you...
Signs of Domestic Abuse Sadly, domestic violence and abuse happen a lot more often than you'd think. In the United States, over 20 people are physically abused by their intimate partner every minute. That's excluding emotional and sexual abuse. About 10 million people are victims of domestic violence, not counting the many incidents that go unreported. It is difficult to break from the oppression and see...
Common Types of Cybercrimes Technology is rapidly advancing and as our society is becoming more integrated with the internet, the rate of cybercrimes is increasing dramatically. To stay protected as much as possible, below are some of the most common types of cybercrimes. Fraud Online scams are a newer type of fraud, but we have all experienced them at some point. You anonymously receive an email or...
The State of Utah began requiring driver’s licenses in 1933. Since that time, the look of driver’s licenses has changed been added to, and improved upon. However, there have not been significant innovations to a driver’s license. As of 2022 that is about to change as by using an app created by the GET Group, citizens of Utah can share or show their driver’s license digitally from their...
Nearly everyone I know is so grateful Covid-19 restrictions are starting to lift. I know I am certainly ready for life to get back to some semblance of normal. I personally, am a people person and enjoy social activities and interactions. Now that COVID-19 restrictions are being removed, how does this impact how cases are handled in the courts? Are hearings in person? Is the backlog we were...
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 defense lawyer. To help you navigate through the complexities of self-defense against trespassers, here's a...
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...
This article is meant to act as a basic guide of the criminal trial system. If you have been charged with a crime in Utah, you probably have many questions about what to expect, should your case go to trial. The main steps in processing a criminal case: An arrest has been made. This could be made at the scene of a crime, or as the result of an investigation. Police and detectives will hold a criminal...
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 Amendment, Cornell University Law School points out that people have the right to act as their legal...
One of the largest questions people have is, "how much will it cost to work with a criminal defense lawyer in Salt Lake City?" The fact of the matter is that legal costs vary too widely from one attorney to another to answer this question directly. That being said, several things can affect the overall cost of your case. We hope that you will be in a better place after you read this article to understand...