When searching for a Davis County Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer, make sure you find a firm dedicated to protecting your rights and aggressively pursing your interests and goals. At Salcido Law Firm, we fight hard for each client not matter the type of charge. Whether you have been accused of felonies or misdemeanors, we can help and we never judge.…
Utah Criminal Charges And Jail When criminal charges are brought against an individual in Utah the court has power to order that the defendant be taken into custody or that the defendant self report to court or to the jail. The court can do this by a couple of different orders: (1) a summons; or, (2) a warrant. When is…
For a few years now, some individuals in Utah have been required to wait 90 days after filing for divorce before a judge would execute their divorce decree. For some time this has applied only to individuals without children. While those with kids were required to take divorce education classes, they were not required to wait the 90 days. Now,…
Speaking to a Salt Lake County Criminal Defense Attorney at our law firm is the first step to getting your DUI, drug charge, domestic violence, or other charges resolved in a timely and reasonable manner. As you might guess, there are hundreds of criminal charges filed in Salt Lake County every week, so you are certainly not alone if you…
Cell phones make our lives easier in so many ways. We have virtually any information at our fingertips because of cellular devices. With any new device or product though, the government usually regulates its use in some way. Cell phones are no exception. In the past several years, most states in the country have passed laws restricting or regulating cell…
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…
There are many reasons why the divorce process can be easier with the help of an attorney but there are a few that really stick out. The main presumption is that people can save money by trying to do their divorce on their own, and as long as both parties agree to the main points of the divorce or as…
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…
Defense Against Sex Crimes Date rape seems to be a Utah sex crime which is becoming more prevalent, or at least accusations of date rape are becoming more prevalent. The crime is not called “date rape” it is just called “rape” but it is important to differentiate between rape and date rape because so much more goes into the facts…
Confusing Laws and Consequences When you get an alcohol related charge in Utah such as a DUI in Utah, impaired driving, alcohol restricted driver, etc. you are facing the possibility of losing your driver’s license, but whether you lose your license depends on a multitude of factors including what type of crime you are being charged with, how old you are,…
