Highway Patrol Seizes Large Amounts of Cash Believe it or not if someone carries large amounts of cash, say more than $10,000.00, the Utah Highway Patrol can seize the cash from a driver and the district attorney or United States attorney can commence criminal proceedings against the holder of the cash on grounds that the cash is evidence of drug…
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Failure to Stop and the Command of a Police Officer A Utah Crime
Evading a Police Officer In Utah it is a crime to fail to stop when commanded by a police officer. The statute that applies is Utah Code 76-8-305.5 and states that it is a class A misdemeanor when one eludes a law enforcement office after receiving a verbal or visual command to stop for the purpose of avoiding arrest. What…
Utah Divorce Decrees
The Decree Will Govern Your Relationship When a couple with children decides to divorce there are many factors they consider. Often times the fact that they will have to continue their relationship with each other for the rest of their lives doesn’t cross their minds. They sometimes hope for a clean cut and a new start without the influence of…
Utah Criminal Strict Liability
Culpable Mental States Since the introduction of common law in the English speaking world crimes have usually required an intent by the defendant to commit a crime. You could not be convicted of a crime you did not intend to commit. You could not accidentally murder someone. You could not mistakenly cause an assault. You could not trip into a…
Man Charged with Lewdness After Hot Tub Incident
Hot Tub Nudity Leads to Charges | Sex Crimes Criminal Defense A Lindon man was cited over the weekend for Lewdness after he apparently decided to enjoy the hotel hot tub while nude. The man, who is 73-years-old, was seen by a boy and his father as he approached the...
Midvale Councilman’s Theft | Utah Criminal Defense Attorney
This week a Midvale City Councilman plead guilty to obtain a plea agreement in regards to the theft charges against him. Wayne Sharp, who was elected into office as a city council member in 1998, was caught stealing parts and tools from a neighbors tool shed. Sharp was originally charged with three separate third degree felonies after he had broke…
Police Investigating Attempted Kidnapping
Kidnapping Attempt Near Trax Station Last night a 42-year-old woman was leaving the Ballpark Trax Station when a man pulled up in a SUV and offered her a ride. The woman accepted the offer and got into the vehicle. The man propositioned a sexual relationship which the woman refused and the man then began hitting her and threatening her. Originally…
Marijuana Possession Defense Attorney | Southern Utah
If you have been charged with marijuana possession in Southern Utah, you need to speak with a defense attorney as soon as possible to ensure you understand the law, your potential defense, and the penalties you may be facing for you charges. From Beaver and Fillmore,...
Standard Holiday Parent Time in Utah | Family Law Attorney
With the holidays fast approaching, it is important for each divorced parent to understand the standard holiday parent time in Utah. Ensure your rights with your rights with your children are protected over the holidays this season. In years ending in an odd number, the noncustodial parent is entitled to the following parent time during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays:…
Utah Unlawful Detention Lawyer | Salt Lake City Defense
A Utah unlawful detention lawyer at our firm can represent you in your Salt Lake City defense needs and help to ensure you get the best possible resolution to your case. If you have been charged with type of crime in Salt Lake, Provo, Ogden, or St. George, we can help. We represent individuals all over the state in unlawful…