Lawful Arrest Resisting arrest, or interference with an arresting office, is a crime that gets tacked on as an additional offense for any defendant who didn’t just roll over for the cops. If you are a suspect for a crime and you argue with a law enforcement officer, for example, you run a real risk of getting hit with resisting…
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Giving False Personal Information to a Police Officer
Speak with Police only if a Utah Criminal Defense Attorney is Present Many people in Utah who encounter police are very nervous to speak with them for various different reasons. Most people make the mistake of telling police too much when being questioned. Utah criminal defense attorneys repeatedly tell clients and potential clients to never speak with a police officer…
Utah Criminal Custodial Interference Lawyer
The Crime of Custodial Interference in Utah Child Custody issues in Utah are messy and are often hotly contested between parents. One parent receives custody of a child which makes the other parent extremely upset. Because emotions run high in child custody cases, the Utah legislature has passed a law giving parents protections under the criminal law of Utah. Usually,…
Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor Lawyer
People Who Are Friends With Minors, Beware! The law arbitrarily makes distinctions between individuals. The most common distinction is through age. In Utah a minor is anyone under 18 years old. Although considered an adult for purposes of determining whether the juvenile law applies to an individual or not, an 18 year old cannot buy cigarettes or alcohol. An 18…
Interruption of a Communication Device | Utah Defense Lawyer
Living in Society Brings Responsibilities and Benefits Living in a civilized society brings certain responsibilities but also many benefits. People living in Ogden, Salt Lake Provo, St. George and the rest of Utah are expected to give up their right to whatever they want in exchange for the protection of a society that has laws and punishments when those laws…
New Fireworks Law in Utah
Earlier this year the Utah State Legislature voted to change firework laws in Utah. The new law now allows for aerial fireworks and it changed the legal season for lighting fireworks to June 26th to July 26th. The new allowed fireworks are called “cakes,” which are multishot devices that shoot mortars from a base. They are not the same as…
Lost Your Cool? Get Protected by a Utah Criminal Defense Attorney
Domestic Violence & Road Rage Charges Require a Utah Attorney The unfortunate reality living in Utah is that there are disagreements between individuals. Utah is not a utopia fill with butterflies and flowers. Situations can become confrontational quickly causing even the most level headed individuals to act rashly and forget all the things they have ever been taught by their…
Logan Mother Close to Plea Deal
Plea Deals Need a Utah Criminal Defense Attorney Plea deals are very common in the criminal justice system. A criminal suspect in Utah will often plead guilty to an offense to avoid other criminal charges or more severe charges. By pleading guilty, a criminal suspect can avoid the the lengthy process of a trial as well as possible jail time. …
Disorderly Conduct: The Catchall of Charges in Utah
Disorderly Conduct in Utah Criminal Charges Have to Be Statutorily Defined in Utah Criminal charges in Utah must come from a state statute detailing what the offense is and its resulting punishment. There must be a law prohibiting specific actions on the books for a Salt Lake prosecutor or other Wasatch Front prosecutor to charge a suspect with a crime. …
Criminal Defense Lawyer Representing Members of the Military in Utah
Criminal Defense Lawyers in Utah – Salt Lake, Davis, Utah County If you are searching for criminal defense lawyers in Utah who represents members of the military, you have found the right law firm. At Salcido Law Firm, we have represented many military members stationed in Utah at such places as Hill Air Force Base and Camp Williams. For these…