It seems like a victim could decline to press charges for domestic violence if they change their mind. However, that is not the case. Once a victim calls the police (or someone else calls the police to report domestic violence), the matter is out of the victim’s hand. What can the ‘victim’ do to drop charges? The […]
She Doesn’t Want To Press Charges. Why Am I Still In Trouble? Read More »
Keep It Simple. Don’t lie. Keep your answers short and simple. The officer will ask “Do you know why I stopped you?” The correct answer is “No.” Don’t try to argue or make your case to the officer. Your best strategy is to practice “active listening” without saying anything substantive, e.g., “I see,” “That makes
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In the field of criminal defense, one of the most crucial elements for anyone arrested or detained in Utah, or anywhere in the United States, is understanding your Miranda Rights. On TV, every time someone is arrested the police automatically start reading the suspect their Miranda rights. In reality, those warnings must be given before an
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Being stopped by the police can be an intimidating and stressful experience, even if you believe you’ve done nothing wrong. As a defense attorney, I understand that knowing how to respond in such situations is crucial to protecting your rights and ensuring a fair encounter with law enforcement. Here is some important guidance on how
If you are pulled over on suspicion of a traffic offense — including speeding, reckless driving or driving under the influence — it’s important to understand your rights. With that knowledge, you can determine in the moment if you safely can assert your rights or if you should obey an officer’s commands and work with […]
Your accident is only the beginning. Being in the wrong place at the wrong time can happen to anyone. Accident victims quickly learn how expensive it can be. Kelly Cardon & Associates have been helping accident victims for over 35 years. If you find yourself battling an insurance company following an accident, call Kelly Cardon […]
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We’re approaching St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday that, in terms of alcohol consumption, has certainly strayed from its heritage. Depending on whose survey you believe, St. Patrick’s Day is either the second- or fourth-biggest drinking day of the year in America. Quite a claim for a day that was originally celebrated by going to Mass
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Under Utah’s “implied consent” laws, all drivers lawfully arrested (not just stopped) for a DUI are required to submit to a blood or breath test. When you refuse to submit to the requested test, an officer will then obtain a warrant to receive a court order to draw a blood sample to determine impairment. A refusal will
Implied Consent and Refusing a Blood or Breath Test in Utah Read More »
Test Your Alcohol Knowledge Provide a true or false answer for each of the 10 questions listed below. When you are finished, check your results to review your results. Top of Form T F PRIVATE “” MACROBUTTON HTMLDirect Alcohol is a central nervous system stimulant. T PRIVATE “” MACROBUTTON HTMLDirect F PRIVATE “” MACROBUTTON HTMLDirect […]
In March 2017, Utah became the first state to enact legislation lowering the legal alcohol limit for driving. The new law, which takes effect this year on December 30, will lower the limit from .08% to .05%. What does this mean to even the most casual drinker? A glass of wine with dinner at a restaurant, […]
A New Sanction in Utah: .05 DUI Read More »
