Stalking Lawyer Stalking in Utah can be a crime or a civil action depending on who prosecutes the action. Regardless of whether the action is criminal or civil in nature, the elements are the same. Stalking is an intentional or knowing action. The person who is accusing the alleged stalker of stalking has to prove that the stalker did so…
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Decision Makers in Utah Divorce Cases
Unlike criminal and civil cases, domestic cases such as divorce, paternity, and child custody cases have two decision makers assigned to each case. Every such case has a judge, who is the ultimate decision maker, and a commissioner, who makes recommendations to the judge. Unless a judge overturns a commissioner’s recommendation, the recommendation is the order of the court. Commissioners…
The Season for DUI Arrests
The holiday season is upon us and while it is often a time of joy and merriment it can also be a time of anguish if those who are out partying are not responsible. With Christmas and New Years parties fast approaching the Utah Highway Patrol will often add additional troopers to the freeways to make sure people are kept…
Holiday Parent Time in Utah Divorce Cases
Speaking with a Salt Lake City Utah Divorce Attorney about holiday parent time can help you get the understanding you need of your divorce decree so you can relax and enjoy the holidays. While Thanksgiving and Christmas can be a great time to spend with the family, for some divorced parents, it can mean new questions and issues regarding time…
Utah Prime for Life DUI Classes | Certified Agencies and Other Information
Many individuals charged and sentenced with a DUI or other alcohol related charge will be required to attend a 16 hour educational series known as the Utah Prime for Life DUI classes. When searching for a provider for this class, make sure you use an agency who has been certified in this area. If you are convicted of a DUI,…
Dealing with Warrants | Utah Criminal Defense Attorney
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…
Salt Lake City Police Serve Warrant on Wrong Home, Scare Old Lady
Last Thursday night, Salt Lake City police served a no knock warrant on the wrong home. They broke down the door and went in with guns blazing only to find a sweet old woman home all alone. You can imagine the shock the old lady experienced as swat police raided her home looking for a drug dealer. In the past…
Changes to Parent Time Relocation Statute in Utah | Utah Code 30-3-37
There are recent changes in the law regarding the parent time relocation statute in Utah, Utah code 30-3-37, which all parents should be aware of. It is not uncommon for 1 parent to move out of state or 150 miles away or more following a divorce or custody order. In such cases it is usually impossible to continue a joint…
Get an expungement for school and academic problems
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…
Is There A Remedy for Police Brutality in Utah?
Excessive Force and Police The police, sheriffs, highway patrol and other Utah law enforcement agencies have certain protocols they must follow when they take individuals in custody. Many law enforcement agencies and departments implement their own policies relating to the use of force. Those agencies and departments should train their employees how those policies apply to them individually and they…