Salt Lake Man Charged with Murder from 2000 David McNeill will have to stand trial. Today, a Third District Court Judge found that probable cause existed for the charge of First Degree Murder against Mr. McNeill at a preliminary hearing. As such, Mr. McNeill must now rely on a jury of his peers or hope for a plea bargain workout with…
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Utah Makes Spice Illegal | Hill Air Force Base Cracking Down
Utah Officially Makes Spice Illegal At the end of last month, Governor Herbert signed House Bill 23 officially making it illegal to sale, distribute, produce, or even possess Spice in the State of Utah. The bill provides tough penalties for not only selling, but also producing, distributing, and possessing the synthetic cannabis. The state has now outlawed a product which has…
Bill Passes Committee Requiring Sex Offender Suspects to Test for HIV
Sex Offender Convictions In addition to social stigmatization, registering for the sex offenders list, fines, and incarceration, a sex crime conviction in Utah also requires the offender to undergo a HIV test. The mandatory test was designed to inform the victims of sex crimes of the possibility of contracting the terrible disease. HIV tests invade the privacy of the sex…
Utah Grand Jury Bill Threatens the Integrity of the Criminal Defense Process
Utah Preliminary Hearings In Utah criminal law proceedings a preliminary hearing is issued before a trial as an opportunity for opposing parties to present evidence to a judge. The judge will decide whether to continue the case to trial based off the presented evidence. The prosecutor and defense attorney are given equal opportunity to present evidence, call witnesses to the…
Salcido Law Firm Tackles the Spice Issue in City Weekly
Salcido Law Firm has been at the forefront of defending individuals against charges for the possession and distribution of spice. Recently, City Weekly ran a piece by Salcido Law Firm’ founding member Jerry Salcido. You can read Mr. Salcido’s article here. Salcido Law Firm will continue to defend individuals’ rights both in and out of court. If you are facing…
How Are Conflicting Criminal Statutes Treated Under Utah Law?
Sometimes an individual in Utah will be charged with a crimes under a statute, but that statute may conflict with another statute. At Salcido Law Firm we have represented clients who have been charged with a crime under one statute, but another statute says it is not a crime. When situations like this arise, you must make sure that you…
Making Admissions to Law Enforcement
If you have been pulled over by a law enforcement officer, make sure you do not volunteer any incriminating information. You have no obligation to answer questions which may incriminate you. https://youtube.com/watch?v=VdBP3yAr-a4 If you have been charged with a crime anywhere in Utah, our criminal defense law firm can help. 801.413.1753.
Court of Appeals Reverses 2 Sentences
Utah Defense Attorney – Provo, Salt Lake City The Utah State Court of Appeals tossed out 2 sentences from the district court in St. George regarding sentencing and failing to register as a sex offender. In 2 separate cases, a St. George Judge suspended jail time for individuals who pleaded guilty to failing to register as sex offenders. Failing to…
The Felony Process in Utah | Criminal Defense Lawyer
Charged with a Felony in Utah? What to Expect. Attorney Chris Salcido, a Utah criminal defense lawyer at Salcido Law Firm describes the felony process in Utah and what to expect after you have been charged. For more information, or to speak immediately with a felony defense attorney, call us now at 801.413.1753. https://youtube.com/watch?v=18qiwTfXAc0
Police Officers Charged with Crimes
Many Police Officers Charged in Past Year Today on the Sunday Edition on channel five, the host and guests of the program discussed the many officers throughout Utah who were charged with various crimes and either resigned or was fired from their posts as police officers. If nothing else this demonstrates the need for citizens of the state to keep…