Within the seed pod of the Asian poppy plant hides a substance known as morphine. Morphine is a pain reliever that is often medically used to treat severe pain. The affects of morphine can last for more than a few days. The substance known as heroin can be synthesized from morphine as well. This substance is voluntarily placed into the…
The Atkins Diet In the early 1970’s a man by the name of Robert Atkins developed a diet method that would allow men and women to lose extra fat, this diet became known as the Atkins diet. This diet consists of little to no carbohydrates and usually a higher consumption of proteins. The main goal of the Atkins diet is…
When Does One Commit Domestic Violence? Physical or emotion abuse within a relationship from one to control the other is known as domestic violence. Domestic violence is a willful act by one set upon another to harm. These acts of violence can have negative emotional and psychological consequences on victims of domestic violence. Domestic violence can exist within all kinds…
Any preparation of cannabis sativa can be defined as marijuana. Marijuana, in turn, can be referred to as pot, weed, grass, reefer etc. and can be smoked in a pipe or rolled into a cigarette. It is the oldest known drug aside from alcohol. Marijuana acts with sedative and hallucinogenic symptoms on the central and cardiovascular systems. Thus, in low…
Salcido Law Firm | DUI Lawyers – Salt Lake, Ogden, Provo Last year, Utah lawmakers finally changed the archaic law in Utah which required bars to operate as private clubs with membership fees of at least $4 for a week membership and $12 for a yearly membership. Many people in Utah were concerned that last year’s changes in the alcohol…
Salcido Law Firm | Utah Divorce Lawyers In Utah, there are many individuals who choose to represent themselves in their divorce. Utah is unique in that, compared to other states, the number of pro se litigants in the courts is very high. Anyone considering filing for divorce on their own behalf should consider the following: First, many people who file…
Misdemeanor and Felony Drug Charges Because of the growing rate in our society of drug abuse and illegal possession of drugs, some misdemeanors involving drugs are starting to be classified as felonies. Whether a drug crime is a misdemeanor or felony is often dependent on the jurisdiction, however. In Utah, drug crimes are defined by statute. The drug statutes are…
Utah Legislators Protecting People from Themselves…Again In the infinite wisdom of the bureaucrats (who apparently have not read the history of Prohibition) of Ogden and Cache County, spice is now illegal and joins the ranks with marijuana and other controlled substances. Laws like this are very interesting to Salcido Law Firm because we understand that like all drug laws it…
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…
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,…
