There are hundreds if not thousands of people in this state who currently have warrants out for their arrest. Some are aware of the warrant, or are at least aware of the Criminal Defense that the warrant is based on while others are completely oblivious. Regardless of the persons knowledge of the warrant they could be placed in jail if…
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Criminal Records in Utah can be Expunged People make mistakes throughout their lifetime. Some mistakes are are more serious and longer lasting than others. This is especially true when it comes to criminal mistakes. Any time a person is arrested, charged, or convicted of a criminal offense in Utah, such as possession of marijuana or a DUI, there is a…
Marijuana Convictions and Student Loans
Marijuana and Financial Aid Many 18 year olds who go to college and leave their home for the first time envision a time of freedom and partying. Their new found freedom can include many late nights participating in under age drinking and drug use. What many young college students don’t know is that all of that partying can result in…
Juvenile Sex Crimes in Utah Involving Kids Under 14 Years Old
Kids Under 14 Years Old Can’t Consent to Sex In Utah, kids under 14 years of age cannot consent to sex. This raises a dilemma for the juvenile courts when two kids under the age of 14 years old decide to engage in sexual activity. The State often gets involved in cases involving sexual activity between young kids. Such cases…
Spice Laws In Utah
Utah Spice Lawyer Since before “spice” was first banned in Utah Salcido Law Firm has been on the forefront of defending individuals against Criminal Defense. Spice is not a single substance but is the name given to many different products that contain a myriad of different chemical substances. Those substances are listed in the Utah Code and they change annually…
Feds Bust $4 Million Meth Operation in Utah
Back in February of 2012, the drug enforcement administration made one of the largest meth busts in Utah’s history and promised more significant busts were to come. They were not wrong as once again this week the DEA seized over 57 lbs of meth from a single vehicle passing through Utah. The DEA called this most recent bust the most…
Orem Cop’s Firing for Excessive Use of Force Upheld
Unnecessarily Aggressive Officer On September 19, 2009, Officer Dennis Nelson was asked to transport an individual who had been accused of interfering with the Utah County Major Crime Task Force (“the suspect”). When Nelson asked the suspect to remove a string bracelet from his wrist the suspect dropped it on the floor and said “it’s all yours” while making a…
Utah Police Officer Fired for Assault | Excessive Force
Firing Upheld for Officer’s Actions During Traffic Stop Many people complain about the treatment they receive from Utah police officers during a traffic stop. People complain of verbal abuse, excessive force, and other actions considered rude or offensive. People along the Wasatch Front and southern Utah have little recourse against harmful police excessive force though, because the actions are usually…
Diversion Agreement for Utah Crimes
Criminal Lawyer in Utah At Salcido Law Firm PLLC our experienced criminal defense lawyers do everything possible to get the best result for our clients. Most criminal cases result in a plea agreement. The remainder go to trial. Whether you are interested in a plea agreement or going to trial we will fight hard for you. Call us at 801.413.1753…
Utah Embezzlement Defense Attorney
Stealing from an Employer Embezzlement is often the subject of exciting novels and movies and high profile embezzlement cases make the news. The reality of embezzlement, however, is that it is not an easy thing to do, but once it is committed it is difficult to keep hidden. Employers always find out that money is missing…eventually. Those who are in…