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…
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What a Search is Under the Fourth Amendment in Utah
The Fourth Amendment Protects You From Police Searches The fourth amendment of the federal constitution provides that the right of people to “be secure in their persons, house, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated.” What exactly constitutes a “search” under the amendment though? The definition of what a “search” is within the fourth amendment…
The Drug Courts In Utah | Salt Lake, Provo Lawyer
The Drug Courts in Utah – Basic Info If you or someone you know has been charged with a serious drug crime in Utah, you may have many questions about the process and potential penalties involved. Like many other states, Utah has a set up a drug court system designed to supervise and treat individuals with drug addictions and help…
Utah Woman Arrested for Using Drugs While Babysitting
Utah Woman Overdoses A Utah woman was arrested today in Lindon after overdosing on drugs. Police received a call early this morning about a woman who was collapsed on the front porch of a home. When they arrived they found the woman struggling to breath. The evidence suggested that she had overdosed on heroine. The woman’s boyfriend allowed them into…
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…
Don’t Agree With Utah Marijuana Laws? Refuse to Enforce Them As A Juror
Don’t Like a Law? Become a Utah Jury Member. Even if a jury believes that a criminal defendant committed the offense alleged, a jury can still return a verdict of “Not Guilty” if the jury does not believe the law which is alleged to have been violated is just. This is known as a Jury Nullification. When a jury nullifies…
Convicted of a Utah Marijuana Crime – Lose Your Driver License
Protect Yourself Against Marijuana Charges by Calling Salcido Law Firm One of the worst laws on the books in Utah is the law that requires the Driver’s License Division to suspend your license for six months if you are convicted of possession of marijuana or possession of paraphernalia. This law makes absolutely not sense. Its ramifications are extant. It puts…
Privileged Communications in Utah Criminal Defense Cases
Utah Criminal Defense Lawyers – Privileged Communications In Utah Criminal Defense Cases and trials, there are some special circumstances in which a person may refrain or even be prohibited from testifying about certain matters. Privileged communications may occur when a person has gained information as a result of a confidential relationship. Such exchanges of confidential information are known in the…
Non-Criminal Consequences for Utah Parents with Drug Problems
Everyone knows that the possession, production, or distribution of illegal drugs can result in stiff fines and penalties, but in Utah there are other ramifications for parents who use drugs. The Juvenile Court System You are probably aware that the Utah Juvenile Court system is responsible for adjudicating crimes committed by teenagers and other young people. In this responsibility the…
79 DUI Arrests in Utah Over Halloween Weekend
Utah DUI Lawyer | Salt Lake, Ogden, Provo Over the past Halloween weekend, Utah Highway Patrol Troopers and other law enforcement agents including local police officers across the state stopped more than 1,400 vehicles on the road and made over 79 arrests for DUI in Utah. Cops throughout the state blitzed drivers and made numerous arrests related to alcohol and drugs. Additionally, many other tickets and…