Jardine Law Blog

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

Legal consequences of juvenile theft crimes can break a minor’s life and turn it upside down. Although under federal and state laws in Farmington and elsewhere in Utah penalties for juvenile criminals are not as severe as for adults, poor legal representation and inadequate criminal defense for juvenile offenders can leave an indelible mark on … CONTINUE READING

Few men in Hollywood command more power than Harvey Weinstein. The movie producer had the reputation for making and breaking careers. But now Weinstein’s career and future are hanging in the balance. Several women, including actresses Naomi Judd and Rose McGowan, have come forward with allegations of sexual assault and rape. Although the growing number … CONTINUE READING

Alex Wubbels doesn’t consider herself a hero. She was simply doing her job. But there are plenty of people around the country who would respectfully disagree. Back on July 6th, the University Hospital nurse made national headlines after she was arrested by a Salt Lake City police officer for refusing to draw blood from an … CONTINUE READING