Danielle Willard was shot and killed by West Valley City’s narcotics unit in November of last year. Since that time, the unit has been found to be corrupt and has come under fire from the County Attorney’s Office, the Mayor, City Counsel, and now the feds are even reportedly investigating the matter. Over 100 cases involving the unit have been…
In today’s world where communications through text, email, phone, chat, and other methods are readily available on our mobile devices, Electronic Communication Harassment Charges are becoming more and more common in Utah. It is much easier to be charged with harassment through electronic means than many people may realize because the statute in Utah governing this issue is very broad.…
The Utah Cohabitant Abuse Act is the statute in Utah which enables any adult or child residing with another party who has been subjected to or is likely to be subjected to domestic violence or abuse, to seek a protective order. An individual can file for a protective order regardless if a divorce is filed, criminal charges are filed, or…
Adultery In Utah, there are still a few Crimes Relating to Marriage still on the books. The one that some people believe should be removed from the Utah Code is adultery. While it is rarely enforced, it is still a crime punishable by up to 180 days in jail for a married person to have sexual intercourse with a person…
There are a few different types of alimony that can be implemented in a Utah divorce case. The type of alimony that could be awarded is determined by the stage of the case. Temporary Alimony The first type of alimony or spousal support that could be ordered in a case is temporary alimony. Typically this is alimony that is awarded…
What is Implied Consent? All 50 States have adopted implied consent laws that require motorists, as a condition of operating a motor vehicle within the State, to consent to a chemical test to if they are arrested or otherwise detained on suspicion of a drunk-driving offense in order to determine the motorist’s blood alcohol level. Utah’s implied consent law is…
A lot of people use the term “hearsay” in everyday to life to attack a statement’s credibility. Many believe that if a statement is hearsay it is automatically not reliable, and therefore, cannot be used as evidence to support a position. There is only some truth in such a belief and in fact hearsay is used all the time in…
Following an internal audit of the West Valley Utah Police Department’s Narcotics Unit, certain officers have been found to allegedly stolen drugs and money from individuals they had arrested or investigated. An investigation by the FBI into the West Valley Police Department is pending. Additionally, Salt Lake County opened up their own investigation into the cases following dismissal of several…
Can the Court Force Your Spouse to Pay Your Fees? This is a common question for divorcing parties in Utah divorce actions. It usually arises where one party has more control over the finances than the other spouse or exclusive control over the finances. It happens all the time. One spouse decides to divorce and then cuts off the other…
If you have been charged with a felony DUI in Southern Utah, you most likely have prior DUIs or were involved in a serious car accident. These types of charges are not to be taken lightly. The penalties for felony DUI are greatly increased and can mean long periods of...
