Increase of White Collar Crimes in an Economic Downturn An Increase in white collar crimes and fraud charges can often be associated with and economic downturn. There is no doubt that we are in the midst of an economic downturn and serious recession. The unemployment rate nationwide has continued to rise over the past several months and many individuals in…
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Mediaton – Is it Right for Me?
What is Mediation? Mediation is a method of alternative conflict resolution. In mediation, parties to a dispute attempt to resolve their conflict with the help of a neutral third party called a mediator. In some cases, mediation can be a reasonable alternative to litigation. Mediators are not arbitrators or judges, mediators do not make binding decisions on the parties. Rather,…
Drug Possession and Your Driver’s License
Utah Drug Possession Defense Lawyer At Salcido Law Firm PLLC our attorneys are contacted nearly every day by someone who has been cited for possession of marijuana or other drugs. What most people don’t know is that a conviction for the mere possession of marijuana, heroine, crack, etc. will result in the loss of your driver’s license…for six months. This…
Understanding Your Miranda Rights
An Explanation of Your Miranda Rights Many individuals accused of crimes in Utah contact our office with concerns that their Miranda Rights were violated at the time they were arrested and questioned by authorities. Failure to give Miranda Warnings may result in a stronger defense for your case. It is important for any individual who is accused and arrested of…
How to Improve Your Chances of Receiving Custody of your Children in a Divorce
Receiving Custody of Your Children in Utah One of the biggest issues when a couple gets divorced, and rightfully so, is who is going to get custody of the children? The courts look at a number of factors, but when it’s all said and done a Judge will want to do what is best for the children. There are several…
Do I Need a Lawyer?
Salcido Law Firm | Divorce Lawyers and Mediators Many people in Utah attempt to represent themselves in divorce and other family law cases. This is not always a good idea. In fact, this is often a bad idea and leads to added time, expense, and problems that all could have been avoided if competent legal representation was obtained. It has…
Criminal Lenity
What is the Principle of Criminal Lenity? There is a long standing principle in Criminal Defense that if a new law is passed which reduces a criminal penalty that a criminal defendant gets the benefit of that law so long as he has not been sentenced. This means that if you are charged with a third degree felony in January. …
Restitution in Utah Theft Cases
Utah Theft Defense Theft is a very common crime in Utah and requires a Criminal Defense like the attorneys at Salcido Law Firm. The type of theft defense that you have will greatly determine whether your case will be dismissed or your charged lowered. We are experienced Utah theft defense attorneys. We handle all misdemeanor and felony theft offenses and…
Breathalyzers and Mouth Alcohol Content
The Effect of Mouth Alcohol on Breathalyzers The most common way that Utah police agencies are able to gain their probable cause for making a DUI arrest is through the use of a breathalyzer. Utah law enforcement uses the Intoxilyzer 8000 as their machine of choice, but is such a machine flawless? The answer is a simple no. A breathalyzer’s…
Ex Parte Child Protective Orders
Utah Child Protective Order Defense Attorney | Salt Lake City Family Lawyer A Utah child protective order is an order of the court which prohibits an individual from interacting with a specific child due to allegations of abuse. Any interest person can bring a petition for a child protective order. Such orders are issued to protect a child from physical…