March 4, 2013
Provo Canyon is a popular destination for hikers, whether they want a strenuous climb or a moderate hike. All hikers need to be aware of potential […]
February 28, 2013
What Does Not Work: Claiming that the excruciating pain from your inoperable cancer can only be helped by smoking a little marijuana — “This is medical […]
February 25, 2013
Civil lawsuits and criminal charges must be brought within a specified period of time, known as the statute of limitations. It is best to prosecute cases […]
February 21, 2013
On TV, the moment usually comes as sort of an anti-climax — after the big car chase, the running through the streets, the jumping over fences […]
February 18, 2013
All across America, people who love guns love Utah. That is because the Utah constitution guarantees the right of citizens to bear arms; and also because Utah honors […]
February 17, 2013
Under the Utah Criminal Code, causing the death of another person while driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs results in a charge of automobile homicide. […]
February 14, 2013
It has been observed that the apple never falls far from the tree. It has also been observed (by a respected criminology professor in an October […]
February 11, 2013
Sally Struthers, who played the bubbly blonde daughter of Archie Bunker (and adoring wife of Meathead) on the 1970s TV show All in the Family, was arrested […]
February 11, 2013
What Does Not Work: Performing the “Nine Step Walk and Turn” test on tip-toe, with several twirls thrown in, while singing ”Fiddler on the Roof” songs […]
December 28, 2012
Welcome to the Intermountain Legal blog. Our Salt Lake City office handles family law cases throughout Northern and Central Utah. We provide our clients with comprehensive […]
November 15, 2012
When you are charged with a DUI in Utah, you may be inclined to plead guilty to avoid legal fees, resolve the matter as soon as […]
October 16, 2012
Court Induced Idiocracy | Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week What Doesn’t Work: Trying to intimidate the prosecutor or impress the judge by using legal terms […]
April 18, 2012
What Doesn’t Work: Trading two packs of cigarettes to your cellmate for his great legal advice…especially when tells you, “Don’t worry Man, I’ve watched every episode […]
March 19, 2012
And the winner is… iPad: Stephanie Stolworthy Flynn $50: Nate Shields $50: Michael Cummings $50: Charlotte Aldridge Petersen $50: Andrew R. Peterson $50: Kayleigh Sharp Ferrell […]
February 1, 2012
Legal Assistant Job Description Our two-attorney criminal defense law firm in Sugarhouse is looking for a part-time legal assistant or paralegal to perform a wide range […]
January 31, 2012
What Doesn’t Work: Trying to get a job as a graphic designer by spray painting your portfolio on train cars, billboards, overpasses, livestock, milk trucks, sidewalks, etc., […]
January 19, 2012
What Doesn’t Work: Trying to plea bargain your criminal charges down by offering to provide to law enforcement “inside information” about people who have intentionally and […]
January 5, 2012
What Doesn’t Work: Fighting a jaywalking ticket by quoting the bible, using bomb threats, threatening a hunger strike, citing the Constitution, or having your mother call […]
December 27, 2011
What Doesn’t Work: While driving home from the New Year’s Eve party, demonstrating to the police car behind you that you are fully capable of operating […]
December 21, 2011
What Doesn’t Work: Peeing your pants while you are being pulled over to prove to the officer that you had no choice but to run the […]
November 29, 2011
What Doesn’t Work: Saying, when questioned by the police about the pills in your pocket: “These aren’t illegal drugs. The guy I bought them from has […]
November 23, 2011
What Doesn’t Work: Advertising your amazing Black Friday deals for all of your “hard to find” merchandise: slightly used wallets, mislabeled prescription drugs, feel goodbrownies, imported DVDs, second hand electronics, and fresh start identity […]
November 16, 2011
What Doesn’t Work: Making a citizen’s arrest on your cellmate, Bubba, to show the police that you are really on their side. What Works: Knowing when you […]
November 8, 2011
What Doesn’t Work: Playing the copycat game during police interrogations. “Where did you get the gun?” “Where did you get the gun?” “Are you copying me?” “Are youcopying me?” […]
October 26, 2011
What Doesn’t Work: Going to court in your Halloween costume…especially if it’s your heavy-duty orange jumpsuit with your favorite six-digit number on back. Even though your […]
October 18, 2011
What Doesn’t Work: Trying to prove an insanity defense by dressing up as a wizard and casting a spell on the judge…because if you really were […]
October 12, 2011
What Doesn’t Work: Trying to flatter the officer by telling him how the decor in the back of his police car compares to the decor in all […]
October 4, 2011
What Doesn’t Work: Being over-enthusiastic in delicate situations. When an officer tells you to put up your hands, don’t use “spirit fingers” or “jazz hands” to […]
September 29, 2011
Poor Pick-up Lines & Choosing an Attorney | Salt Lake City Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week
What Doesn’t Work: Trying to avoid getting cited by using crappy pick up lines: “I wasn’t driving recklessly, I was just trying to get your dreamy […]