On November 27, 2016, Kyle Savely was driving westbound on Interstate 80 when a Utah Highway Patrol officer pulled him over. The officer said that Savely was following too close to another vehicle. When Savely refused to give permission for his car to search his car, a drug dog was called to the scene. Despite the fact that no contraband or drugs were located in the car, but the dog alerted on a bag of 52 stacks of money totaling $500,000.
The Utah legislature has tweaked the driving under the influence laws in the state. The law had said that novice drivers who had even one drop of alcohol in their system could be arrested for drunk driving.
It seems that every week or two there is another news story about how a company has breached their customer's data. Customers can hold the company liable for these breeches so it is imperative that businesses be proactive in protecting sensitive information belonging to their clients.
If you are thinking of starting a new business or moving an established one to Utah, it is important to consider what type of business structure fits your needs the best.
On June 28, 2018, Supreme Court Justice Kennedy announced that he was fixing to retire in a letter to President Kennedy. Almost instantly, many groups started campaigning for their favorite person to be appointed to the seat.
Some people believe that creating a will and naming and executor keeps their estate and real property out of probate. In fact, the probate court supervises the administration of a will after a person is deceased.
Utah businesses that maintain online stores or sales portals need to pay attention to state tax law. Just because you are selling out of digital storefront doesn’t mean that the normal taxation rules don’t apply.
Did you know that grandparents in Utah can be granted visitation rights? It's true. When there's a divorce, or sometimes in the event of a death, grandparents may feel that their grandchildren are being kept from them unjustly.
A pyramid scheme is a common scam where a person pays a fee to enter a sales scheme, and is required to secure additional participants who also pay an entrance fee. In the typical set-up, all participants are required to make an initial investment in a dubious product.
The term no-fault is common parlance in the field of auto accident cases. No-fault describes the way insurance claims are handled following a car accident. In a no-fault state, the driver's own insurance company is responsible for covering all medical, property and lost income claims.
Equitable distribution of property occurs when a married couple files for a divorce in Utah. If the two parties are not able to agree on the how the assets of the marriage are going to be divided, the court will decide how the property is divided between the couple.
Identity theft if is a common fear among modern day citizens. Today's reliance on technology allows thieves to steal personal info in a surreptitious manner. When you are the victim of identity theft, it can cause havoc in your life.
Many property owners are fairly familiar with the laws that govern their home from the ground up. Yet, most homeowners overlook the very important concept of riparian rights, or water law. This important area of property rights determines who owns surface and subterranean water found on the property.
Many high-profile self-defense cases have graced the headlines over the past few years. Self-defense laws have become been a central issue in the national discussion about gun rights. The states are split when it comes to how self-defense is regulated.
In law, not everyone is a winner. Every case that goes to trial carries an inherent risk of failure. Luckily, the legal system has a built-in safety net called an appeal. The word appeal is thrown around a lot on the news and on TV shows. However, as often as it is used it remains a commonly misunderstood legal term.
Whenever a child’s mental or physical health is at stake, the law takes over and allows police and prosecutors to stop the activity. They are able to carry out criminal prosecutions against defendants with the help of the Department of Child and Family Services, and tips from mandatory reporters.
The legal forum that most average citizens are familiar with is small claims court. This is a special court designed to handle civil suits in a fast and efficient manner. As the name suggests, the lawsuits heard in this type of court tend to be under a certain monetary threshold.
As with anywhere, relationship problems are always a possibility in the state of Utah. Yet, not every relationship ends on the same note. Some may even linger on with threats of harm or physical violence. Those who are subjected to this behavior need some sort of protection to cut off the other party and continue on with their lives. Protective orders offer this type of protection. Find out how to qualify for a protective order, and what it means for your future.