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Criminal Charges and Driver’s License Suspenssion

When people receive criminal charges they are usually prepared for the common penalties of possible jail time and/or a fine. Although both these penalties can be very serious, some criminal defendants find that the harshest penalty is the suspension of … Continue reading

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Utah Forfeiture Laws | Dogs Find Money Filled Suitcase

Some people don’t realize the Utah forfeiture laws allow law enforcement officials to seize assets, including cash, if such property is involved in a crime. The laws which allow the state to seize your property and money are stacked heavily … Continue reading

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Salt Lake City Vice Police Touched Prostitution Suspects

Vice Squad Disbanded Earlier this year the Salt Lake City Police vice squad was disbanded. Come to find out one of the reasons the vice squad may have been disassembled was because the vice officers themselves were engaging in vice. … Continue reading

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Giving False Personal Information to a Police Officer

Speak with Police only if a Utah Criminal Defense Attorney is Present Many people in Utah who encounter police are very nervous  to speak with them for various different reasons.  Most people make the mistake of telling police too much … Continue reading

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Judge Throws Out DUI After Utah Trooper Perjures Herself

Judge Finds that Trooper Steed Committed Perjury This week Trooper Lisa Steed came under fire again, this time in the court system.  Judge Kouris of the Third District Court in West Jordan Utah found that Ms. Steed gave false testimony … Continue reading

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Protect Your Right to Remain Silent | Utah Defense Lawyer

Don’t Incriminate Yourself by Talking to Police The United States Constitution protects many individuals from government abuses.  One such right protected is the right from self-incrimination.  This right is embodied in the fifth amendment to the U.S. Constitution.  The fifth … Continue reading

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Utah DUI Driver’s License Penalties

DUI in Utah If you get a DUI in Utah you stand at risk for a number of severe consequences.  Some of the most severe consequences are those associated with your driver’s license. Our criminal defense lawyers are committed to … Continue reading

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Utah Criminal Custodial Interference Lawyer

The Crime of Custodial Interference in Utah Child Custody issues in Utah are messy and are often hotly contested between parents.  One parent receives custody of a child which makes the other parent extremely upset.  Because emotions run high in … Continue reading

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Voyeurism | Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer

Salt Lake Voyeurism Defense Attorneys Criminal defense attorneys in the Salt Lake City area often represent people throughout Utah for voyeurism charges.  Voyeurism, which is often called a “Peeping-Tom” crime, is easy to commit, but the penalties that accompany a … Continue reading

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Marijuana Bust Near Utah Border | Salt Lake Weed Defense Lawyer

More than 200 pounds of marijuana was retrieved after a traffic stop on a vehicle just across the Utah border today. The truck was pulling a trailer hauling automobiles. The trooper found the semi truck was not authorized to be … Continue reading

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