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May 23, 2013

The Price of Mischief

Who does not like a clever April Fools joke? It is a day beloved by pranksters who spend the remaining 364 days of the year trying […]
May 22, 2013

How do I get a Domestic Violence No Contact Order dismissed?

There are several different types of “protective orders” in domestic violence cases.  If you are sent to jail for domestic violence, the jail should have you […]
May 22, 2013

DUI Attorney Tip of the Week: Do Not Be a Pinocchio

Here are tips about what works and does not work: What does not work: When you wake up, you are shocked to discover your car windows […]
May 20, 2013

Utah Laws on Custodial Interference and Intent

In some disputes over child custody, each parent may be firmly convinced that the other one is unfit. However, unless there is convincing evidence that the […]
May 16, 2013

Understanding Utah Stalking Laws

Example 1: A man believes he is so in love with one of his co-workers that he memorizes her daily schedule. That way, he can cross paths […]
May 15, 2013

Criminal Background Checks Prone to Errors and Discrimination

A school bus driver with numerous DUI convictions. A nursing home attendant with several arrests for violent assault. An accountant who served time in jail for […]
May 13, 2013

Utah Domestic Violence and Gun Laws

For many Utah citizens, the right to own a gun extends beyond hunting. Having the means to protect family members in an emergency situation like a […]
May 9, 2013

Majority of Public Favors Legalizing Marijuana

In 1936, a film called Tell Your Children warned viewers of the consequences of smoking marijuana. These included a life of criminal activity, mental illness and suicide. The […]
May 8, 2013

DUI Attorney Tip of the Week: Do Not Cheat on Your Ignition Interlock Device

Here are tips about what does and doesn’t work in our legal system and why. What doesn’t work: Giving your sober buddy ten bucks to wear a […]
May 6, 2013

Prescription Painkillers Abuse Can Affect All Types of People in Utah

Medical science does a pretty good job of alleviating pain suffered from acute injury or short-term medical procedures. Treating long-term chronic pain is not so easy, […]
April 22, 2013

HELP ME HELP YOU: Tips for Reducing the Cost of your Divorce: THIRD INSTALLMENT

Attorney fees and expenses can quickly accumulate to overwhelming amounts in contested divorce cases. Each week, I will provide you with a tip on how to reduce […]
April 14, 2013

How long does it take to get a divorce in Utah?

California judge gets it right I came across this article and video by the Huffington Post, which describe a new one-day divorce program in Sacramento, California.  […]
April 11, 2013

The Endgame — Sentencing and Sentencing Guidelines

At the end of the day, jail is almost never the answer. Study after study shows that jail rarely helps prevent future crime. In cases where […]
April 10, 2013

HELP ME HELP YOU: Tips for Reducing the Cost of your Divorce: SECOND INSTALLMENT

Attorney fees and expenses can quickly accumulate to overwhelming amounts in contested divorce cases. Each week, I will provide you with a tip on how to reduce […]
April 8, 2013

Getting Help Dealing With Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is defined as systematic abuse of a current or former acquaintance, or cohabitant. That may mean a spouse, ex-partner, or family member. The abuse might […]
April 4, 2013

HELP ME HELP YOU: Tips for Reducing the Cost of your Divorce: FIRST INSTALLMENT

Attorney fees and expenses can quickly accumulate to overwhelming amounts in contested divorce cases. Each week, Inetermountain Legal will provide you with a tip on how to […]
April 4, 2013

The Trial Before The Trial

When is a trial not a trial? Answer: When it is a preliminary hearing. If you are arrested on felony or Class A misdemeanor charges, you have the […]
April 1, 2013

Misdemeanor or Felony?

If you are facing criminal charges, you probably know the reason why. Do you stand accused of breaking into a store to liberate some computer equipment, […]
March 28, 2013

Harold Hamm and the prenuptial agreement

The biggest celebrity divorce story of the week was reported here by the Daily Mail Online and here by Forbes.  Few financial losses can rival the […]
March 28, 2013

Underage Drinking — One More Time

Drinking and driving is dangerous. You could kill or seriously injure yourself or others driving impaired by alcohol or drugs. Utah has zero tolerance for minors […]
March 26, 2013

Marriage and Childbirth in America

In this REPORT, co-sponsored by several family-focused non-profits, the authors studied marriage and childbirth trends in the United States.  According to the research, a growing number […]
March 25, 2013

“Hey Mom! I’m On TV!”

Most people are excited to see friends and family on television. Unfortunately, for acquaintances of the newly incarcerated in Salt Lake City, they may get their […]
March 21, 2013

BUYER’S REMORSE: What happens when you change your mind after signing divorce papers?

Utah courts encourage divorcing couples to work together to resolve their property and custody issues.  Couples are required to attend mediation prior to certifying their divorce […]
March 21, 2013

Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer

Domestic Violence Defense Lawyer The Right Domestic Violence Attorney for your Case Our lead domestic violence attorney, Steven K. Burton, is a former prosecutor who has […]
March 18, 2013

What to Do When Charged with a DUI

What Doesn’t Work: You see the lights flash and hear the siren. As the source of the lights dawns on you, you pull over, trying to get […]
March 14, 2013

Ashton Kutcher v. Demi Moore: Requesting Alimony and Property When You Don’t Need Support

When Ashton Kutcher filed for divorce from Demi Moore, he sought only an equitable division of marital property.  Moore has now responded with a request for alimony […]
March 14, 2013

When Cold Cases Get Hot

Almost 30 years ago, Ogden was a different place. For one thing, prior to March of 1983, Rebecca Lemberger was still alive. After March 2, Rebecca […]
March 11, 2013

New Legal Issues Arise for Same-Sex Parents

Parenthood brings with it certain rights and responsibilities.  Biological parents have rights to care for their children and make decisions on behalf of their children.  Biological […]
March 11, 2013

Is There An App for That?

Earlier this month mayoral candidate Mark Crockett offered his view on reducing repeat criminal offenders and saving the state a lot of money in the process. […]
March 7, 2013

Domestic Violence Laws are Misguided: Punishing Less-Violent Behavior Detracts from Preventing the Most Serious Harm

A.J. Parker, age 25, was working at Intermountain Healthcare when she met Landon Jorgensen, 24, who was a Marine veteran and a firearms instructor. They had […]