Don’t Drink and Drive in Utah
As I am sure you already know, Utah changed its driving under the influence laws to be impaired at 0.05% rather than 0.08%, which is what it used to be. But do you know the penalties in Utah for driving under the influence? According to www.sltrib.com first-timers in Utah, the maximum penalty is a fine […]
What is Reckless Driving in Utah?
Most people know and understand that a DUI charge is a severe crime in Utah. It may come as a surprise that reckless driving is a Class B Misdemeanor, which is the same level of offense. This means that you may need legal representation if you have been charged or arrested for reckless driving. Below is a […]
What Legally Defines a Weapon?
A spoon, a knife, a gun, what do all these things have in common? They can all be used to wound or kill someone. Does this mean that these items (as well as all things that can harm) are weapons? LAWFUL INTERPRETATION OF A WEAPON Under most legislation, a “dangerous weapon” can be described in […]
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 […]
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 […]
What Happens at a Criminal Trial?
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 […]
Can you send edibles in the mail?
With marijuana laws the way they are today, it can be confusing as to what is legal and what is not legal in Utah. To answer the question above, you should never send any illegal substance by mail, which includes sending out edibles to Utah or throughout any state lines. No matter where you are […]