Fighting is just part of life, right? Ok, most of us really don’t like it, and it’s not much fun, but since you were fighting in the playground over who won a game of football, it’s been a standard way to solve disputes. Whether you call it a fight, a bar brawl, fisticuffs, or defending … CONTINUE READING
A truck accident in Salt Lake City on January 22 had tragic consequences for a 46-year-old utility van driver after his vehicle collided with a semi-trailer. Shortly before 1 pm on Monday afternoon, the utility van driven by Richard Searcy rear-ended a semi-truck at 2100 S 900W, leading to the death of Mr. Searcy. According … CONTINUE READING
If you slip and fell on someone else’s property, you’re probably thinking about filing a premises liability lawsuit against the property owner. But before taking legal action, it’s highly advised to estimate the value of your claim in order to have an upper hand and know what settlement would be fair and what would be … CONTINUE READING
Some charges filed against minors are ridiculous, and some arrests made against children can be unfair with devastating consequences. If your child has been arrested or charged with juvenile delinquency, you may want to speak with a criminal defense attorney before these charges ruin your child’s life. The last thing you would want is for … CONTINUE READING
Salt Lake City man, Harley Gregory Welsh, is going to be very familiar with the inside of the state’s court rooms after allegedly racking up an astonishing 8 felony charges during just 10 days in December. Welsh’s spree goes even further, however, as he’s facing more than one dozen charges in total. When Harley Gregory … CONTINUE READING
Car accidents can be a traumatic experience, even when they’re relatively minor. Of course, there’s a world of difference between a small bump and a multi-car pile-up but, no matter how little damage you seem to have done, you should never leave the scene of a accident without reporting it to the police and waiting … CONTINUE READING
Nobody wants to end up behind bars during the holidays. But here’s the thing: you never know how Christmas or New Year’s Eve is going play out for you. After all, the holiday season bustles with DUI arrests like no other time of year. But how do you handle an arrest during the holidays? Fact: … CONTINUE READING
When most people think of gang crime, they typically envision violence in the streets of major inner cities, such as Los Angeles and Chicago. Unfortunately, gang violence goes beyond America’s cities. It has even spread to the suburbs and even places where you would least suspect. According to the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, … CONTINUE READING
Tensions between police officers and many in the African American community have rarely been worse. Whether it is racial profiling or shootings and beatings caught on camera, the rising amount of incidents involving law enforcement and black motorists have given rise to movements such as Black Lives Matter and other protest groups. One of the … CONTINUE READING
A DUI arrest can happen to anyone. It can even happen to the most responsible and law abiding citizen. Because Utah’s drunk driving laws are among the toughest in the nation, the consequences can be severe. In addition to facing the loss of your driver’s license, paying a heavy fine and possible jail time, just … CONTINUE READING
