The Custody Order Governs In every divorce there is a divorce decree that governs the divorcing parties’ relationship after the divorce is final. For couples who have children the divorce decree will undoubtedly include a custody order. That order can be for joint physical custody or primary physical custody to one party with the other party having parent time. The…
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Over the weekend protesters took to the streets with signs and banners crying for one thing, “Justice 4 Trayvon” at least justice as they interpret it. The jury found George Zimmerman not guilty of second degree murder in the shooting of Trayvon Martin, which took place last year. Zimmerman was originally charged with second degree murder which in Florida requires…
What is Money Laundering? In Utah, an individual can be charged with money laundering for the following reasons: He transports, receives, or acquires property/money which derives from an unlawful activity, and he knows the that the property/money is the proceeds of the unlawful activity; He makes property/money which derives from an unlawful activity available to someone else whether by transaction,…
The Federal Controlled Substance list, 21 U.S.C 812, includes a number of spice and bath salt related substances. Over the past couple years, the feds have really tried to clamp down and synthetic marijuana and other substances produced and sold typically at smoke...
Two weeks ago, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) delivered 2 crucial rulings regarding gay marriage rights. The first case before the court challenged the validity of the Defense of Marriage Act which defines marriage for federal purposes as only being between a man and women. The second case addressed with question of whether or not a court’s…
Generally speaking, a warrantless search is unconstitutional unless it falls into 1 of about 6 categories determined by the courts to be recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement. This article addresses the 6 exceptions to the warrant requirement and gives examples. If you have been searched, whether in your house, in your car, or anywhere else, and believe the officers…
The 4th of July is one of those holiday weekends that unfortunately and inevitably results in many accidents. This past 4th of July weekend was no exception. Since so many people are out enjoying the hot weather on the lake, in the mountains, and on the roads, it is no big surprise that so many accidents tend to occur during…
We frequently get phone calls from fathers with questions about their rights with their kids. Fathers often believe the simple fact they are the man in the relationship somehow puts them at a significant disadvantage in a divorce or other family proceeding. We hear all the time from fathers going through divorce about their preconceived notions on how Utah law…
Every year during the summer, we see law enforcement busting marijuana grow operations in remote areas of the state typically in Southern Utah. This summer, in the past week, officers discovered a marijuana field of more than 2,800 plants about 15 miles north of Bryce Canyon National Park. The plants, had they been allowed to grow and mature fully, would…
