Salt Lake City Sex Offender Registration Defense Lawyer Like many other states, individuals convicted of sex crimes in Utah, such as rape, molestation, and child pornography, just to name a few, will be required to register with the state. Many aspects of your life such as where you can live will be monitored and controlled for many years or even…
Carjacking in Utah If you are charged with carjacking in Utah, you are facing very tough penalties. Utah courts have “thrown the book” at defendants in grand theft auto cases in the past. These are serious crimes that often involve some degree of violence. For instance, robbing a person of the vehicle at gun or knife point can escalate the…
Utah DUI Convictions and Ignition Interlock Devices For most people in Salt Lake City and the rest of Utah, the idea of having to blow into a machine to start a car, and periodically thereafter being required to blow into it again and again to keep it running, sounds like some sort of science fiction. Perhaps it’s even some sort…
Divorce | Adultery | Utah Family Law Attorney Divorce in Utah Caused by Many Factors Marriage in Utah is not easy. Marriage is a relationship that constantly needs work. It is almost like a living organism; it needs certain things to live and prosper. Without obtaining certain things, a marriage will end just like a plant will die if it…
Driving Under the Influence in Utah Can Lead to Other Crimes Drinking and driving is never a good idea. Utah DUI penalties are harsh and can damage one’s life. Driving under the influence not only affects a person’s driving ability, but also a person’s ability to deal with normal driving stresses. A Salt Lake City man being charged with driving…
Utah Police Intimidate People into Compliance Utah police officers can be intimidating for many people. A police car’s flashing lights, an officer’s gun, or the big shiny badge they wear can inflict fear into the hearts of the guilty criminal and the innocent citizen. Because of a police officer’s intimidation factor, many people feel obligated to allow a police officer…
When is a DUI Charged as a Felony? Typically a DUI is charged as a misdemeanor offense. There are instances, however, in which a DUI will be charged as a felony offense. The difference between a felony and misdemeanor is great. The maximum incarceration time for a misdemeanor DUI is 1 year in jail. The maximum incarceration time for a…
Child Abuse in Utah | Criminal Defense of Child Abuse Child Abuse Cases in Utah High In Utah, April is Child Abuse Awareness month. It is a time for people to reflect on the perils of child abuse and a time to raise awareness so children can be better protected. Unfortunately for Utah, it is one of the top states…
Crimes Committed by Juveniles Treated Differently in Utah Utah Law Treats Juveniles Differently When looking back on childhood, people often think about all the stupid things they did. Many are surprised they even survived because of all their immature decisions. The old adage that “Kids will be kids” almost seems to mean “Kids do stupid things.” Fortunately, because of juveniles’…
Larger Amounts of Drugs Means Harsher Penalties in Utah Most drug offenses involve small amounts of drugs such one joint or an ounce of crack. Some people, however, enjoy having more than a small amount of drugs, whether it be for personal pleasure or selling it to others. Unfortunately, Utah law, federal law, and society in general looks unfavorably on…
