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I saw that “Double Jeopardy” movie. How does that work?
Margaret Skolowski: Ever hear of Double Jeopardy? Fifth Amendment to the constitution? Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Parsons: No. Margaret Skolowski: It says no person can be convicted of the same crime twice, the state says you already killed your husband right? So, →
What is a Plea in Abeyance? Why would I want one?
Everyone makes mistakes. (Well, almost everyone.) In Utah, Prosecutors and judges understand this. If you make a mistake that isn’t too severe, the prosecutors like to give you a chance to prove you won’t do the same thing again. On →
Searches, Seizures, Cell Phones, and the Seventh Circuit
From Reuters: Officers in Indiana found a number of cell phones at the scene of a drug bust, and searched each phone for its telephone number. Having the numbers allowed the government to subpoena the owners’ call histories, linking them →
How Does “Hourly Billing” Work? What Can I Do to Keep My Costs Down?
Lawyers often bill by the amount of time spent working on your legal matter, a practice called “hourly billing.” Hourly billing is fair to the client and the attorney because the attorney only bills for the time spent actually assisting →
I’m being charged with a felony! How can I get this off my record?
Although many people come to a criminal defense attorney for help when charges are first filed, a knowledgeable and skilled defense lawyer can provide other valuable services as well. One option available in Utah that often surprises people with convictions →
Alcohol or Drugs + Driving = A Very Bad Idea
As a public service announcement, we at Freedom Legal unite in asking everyone in Utah to be extra careful while driving and while drinking this holiday season. This request is not at all altruistic; the life you save may be →
What can I expect at court in my criminal case?
In Utah criminal cases, the defendant (the person accused of the crime) has several kinds of hearings before going to trial. The exact process depends on whether a person are accused of a misdemeanor (with penalties up to 365 days →
Vehicle Searches
A 19-year-old business student loaned a car to a friend, who left a glass pipe in the trunk when the car was returned. Two months later, while driving through Salt Lake City, Utah, the business student was pulled over for →
Don’t go it alone.
I have often been surprised, that people will try to go through some of their hardest situations in life completely alone. Perhaps it is human nature to want to keep your problems to yourself and handle them without the help →
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