No one wants to be defined by their worst day. All too often, old criminal convictions follow people around for far too long. In some cases, this is unnecessary. Some criminal offenses are eligible to be expunged, or completely wiped off your criminal record. However,...
Utah is known as a predominantly conservative state. This new DUI law reinforces that stance and has drawn some mixed responses from its citizens. The tough new DUI law is set to go into effect the day before New Year’s Eve, since a bill to push...
If you’ve been charged with domestic violence, you’re facing penalties that could affect your entire life, including: your ability to get a job, housing, child custody, the ability to possess a firearm, and other consequences. Domestic violence charges should never be taken lightly. Domestic violence includes: Assault ...
Domestic violence, according the the recent announcement by the U.S. Surgeon General, is the number one health concern in the U.S. today. It’s important to understand what domestic violence is. Knowing what domestic violence entails not only helps you to avoid a charge yourself, but also...
The Judge has caught you in the act of possessing drugs and sentenced you to take regular and random drug tests. You’ve been good about being clean for the tests, but let’s say you slip up one night and take some drugs the night before your...
Dealing with all the ins and outs of a courtroom can be daunting—especially when your record is on the line! If you are faced with charges from a judge, it’s good to know that there are other options out there besides just pleading innocent or guilty. What...
If you’ve ever been faced with drug charges, there are surely many questions floating around in your mind about what will happen to you after the court appearances end. In this article, we’ll discuss the most commonly asked questions about drug charges and how it affects...
Many people are under the impression that police officers must obtain search warrants to legally search your vehicle. While that is definitely correct, especially under the protection of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America, there are exceptions to this...
Many people wonder what to do when they are arrested on charges of possessing marijuana. It can be a confusing and terrifying process to navigate the waters of the courtroom, so here are some of the most commonly asked questions about marijuana possession charges to...
June 21, 2016--SALEM, Ore. -- An SUV overshot a turn in southeast Salem a few months ago and plowed through the fence at Carzntrux Collision Repair, totalling four cars. Denis Lafferty, the repair shop’s owner who has coped with similar crashes through the years, decided he'd finally...