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July 1, 2020

Warrant in Utah

Warrant in Utah What is a warrant for arrest? A warrant is something that the judge signs in order to allow a police officer to arrest […]
June 8, 2020

Sex Crimes Lawyer in Utah

Sex Crimes Attorney at Intermountain Legal Intermountain Legal offers legal representation for those who have been accused of sex crimes. Our attorneys understand the sensitive nature […]
May 6, 2020

Protective Orders in Utah

What are they and what can they do?
May 1, 2020

How to Pick a Divorce Lawyer

Picking the Best Divorce Lawyer
April 22, 2020

New Years No Nos Salt Lake DUI Attorney Tip of the Week

New Year’s No-Nos | Salt Lake DUI Attorney Tip Of The Week What Doesn’t Work: While driving home from the New Year’s Eve party, demonstrating to the […]
December 31, 2019

What IS a Plea In Abeyance in Utah?

  A Plea in Abeyance (or PIA) is an agreement between the defendant and the prosecutor in a criminal case. It involves the defendant and prosecutor […]
April 9, 2019

Medical Marijuana in Utah

Utah Legislature passed the Utah Medical Cannabis Act in December 2018. This allows medical providers to recommend medical marijuana to qualifying patients. Intermountain Legal has created […]
November 15, 2018

Holiday Visitation & Parent-time

Having stress over holiday visitation rights? Contact Intermountain Legal today to speak with a Utah Family Law attorney.  Read more about Visitation & Parent-time in Utah. 
October 19, 2018

What people are saying about our scholarship

Intermountain Legal’s new “Casualties of Justice” scholarship was highlighted in Utah Public Radio (UPR)’s recent article, Accused Of A Crime: A Qualification For A New Utah Scholarship. […]
October 18, 2018

Utah Scholarship for accused people victimized by the criminal justice system

We all know that people are falsely accused of crimes every day in America.  Yet, when we see or hear a news story about someone who […]
December 22, 2014

Revenge Porn: Not a Good (or Legal) Holiday Gift

So you have these pictures of your ex . . . you know the ones.  Now that the good times are over, you’re wondering what you […]
November 11, 2014

Utah is not exactly District 12, but…

Mockingjay – Part one, the third movie in the Hunger Games trilogy is coming out next week, so what could be better than a blog post […]
November 4, 2014

The cost of representing yourself in a divorce.

Some people think, “I can save a lot of money on attorney fees if I do not hire an attorney.”  Perhaps, but what will it cost […]
October 17, 2014

Don’t even think about getting to 2nd base without a signed, notarized consent form.

‘No’ means ‘No!’ — but what means ‘yes’? When I was in my law school criminal law class and we were talking about rape, the professor asked, “Where […]
August 18, 2014

Citizen’s Arrests in Utah

I’m not a police officer – could I actually arrest someone? Usually when I think of a citizen’s arrest, I think about those bad movies or […]
May 29, 2014

Have you ever domestic violenced someone? I’ll bet you have.

I’m pretty sure that most of the people in Utah reading this article have committed domestic violence, and here’s why. When I was a prosecutor handling […]
May 13, 2014

Utah Drivers Beware—Some of What You’ve Been Told About the New Texting Law Will Get You a Ticket

Most Utah drivers are aware by now that the latest version of Utah’s Distracted Driving law goes into effect today. But the news story you heard […]
February 13, 2014

Legislator Seeks to Tighten Utah DUI Laws

Utah Legislator Lee Perry has introduced a bill in Utah that would make it illegal to operate a vehicle while impaired to the slightest degree by […]
January 31, 2014

AAA Utah Offers Free Tipsy Tow for Super Bowl Sunday 2014

With the 2014 Super Bowl approaching everybody is preparing for a weekend of relaxing and parties. The Utah Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies are […]
January 24, 2014

If Justin Bieber had been arrested for DUI in Utah…

If you haven’t heard yet: Justin Bieber was arrested early this morning in Florida for DUI. You can find officer Medina’s account in the police report […]
January 23, 2014

Orlando Police Officer Arrested for DUI; Becomes Belligerent

An off duty Orlando Police Officer, Sean Gilhuly, was arrested Sunday for DUI and Criminal Mischief. A witness called 911 when a white Ford Explorer sat […]
January 22, 2014

Will the Court suspend my Driver’s License in my DUI case?

The results of the Utah Driver License Division (DLD) can have a great influence on what happens to your driver’s license when you resolve your court case. […]
January 21, 2014

Will my Driver’s License be suspended if I get a DUI in Utah?

Diver’s license issues are one of the most common concerns people have when they are charged with DUI. It is important that you understand the importance […]
November 11, 2013

HOW GETTING DIVORCED WILL (and won’t) CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR THE BETTER (and for the worse)

When I talk with people about getting a divorce, some people expect that getting a divorce will solve all their problems. Others think they are stuck […]
November 10, 2013

iPad Air and 3 $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

To celebrate the one year anniversary of hiring a Family Law Attorney we are giving away an iPad Air and 3 $50 Visa Gift Cards. Much […]
October 25, 2013

Law Enforcement Opposes Lowering the DUI Limit to .05 in Utah

Law Enforcement Opposes Lowering the DUI Limit to .05 in Utah Over the past few months, Utah lawmakers have been urged to institute law lowering the […]
October 18, 2013

Molly Can’t Stop; Molly Won’t Stop: MDMA Pop Culture References and Ecstasy Possession

Molly Can’t Stop; Molly Won’t Stop: Resurgence of MDMA Pop Culture References and Ecstasy Use. Officials in Utah are concerned about the resurgence of MDMA, also […]
October 11, 2013

Lamar Odom Pleads Not Guilty to DUI

Lamar Odom Pleads Not Guilty to DUI According to recent news reports, Lamar Odom pleaded not guilty to a DUI that he was charged with at […]
July 19, 2013

Poor Presidential Advice: Man Takes Joe Biden’s Advice – Ends Up with Weapons Charge

What Doesn’t Work: Taking legal advice from Vice President Joe Biden: “If there’s ever a problem, just walk out on the balcony here…walk out and put […]
July 15, 2013

Automobile Homicide – Case Dismissed

  Last Wednesday a Nevada judge dismissed charges against Jean Soriano, who was charged with “DUI causing serious bodily injury or death.” Soriano was charged after a March 30th […]