Many people wonder when a police officer can search their vehicles. In Utah and across the rest of the country, police are limited to when they can search someone's car. The Fourth Amendment to the Constitution protects people from unlawful search and seizures. Police must have your permission, a search warrant or a valid reason to search your vehicle or your constitutional rights will be [...]

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You may already know that taking prescription drugs that were not meant for you can lead to an arrest, especially if you're arrested while driving and your ability to drive is impaired. However, did you know that you can also be arrested in Utah for this offense even if you were told by your doctor to take the drugs, and you were given a prescription?   The issue is that some medications[...]

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A man from Utah was arrested for his part in a conspiracy that focused on the transportation of marijuana, and he was recently sentenced by a judge. He will be going to a federal prison, and he will have to spend 18 months behind bars. According to reports, the plans would have been transnational, indicating that they would have crossed country borders, as well as state borders. In the end, the[...]

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Many people who are arrested in Utah on drug charges are eligible for drug court. However, there are strict guidelines that must be followed in order for a drug charge to be wiped away. Further, not every drug charge even qualifies for drug court in Utah. Below, you'll find some basic information on Utah drug courts that can help you determine if this is a viable option for your case. What is [...]

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Did you know that there are mandatory minimum sentences for some drug charges in Utah? Felony charges for manufacturing or sale of illegal narcotics can carry such sentences. That's why it is essential to have a strong defense to deal with the charges. In addition, there are some drug charges that can result in the loss of your driver's license for up to six-months. That's even if you weren't [...]

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Driving under the influence is a serious offense in the state of Utah. The charge can be for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The following statistics on DUI-drugs may surprise our readers. According to the Utah Department of Public Safety, in 2012, there were 765 crashes in the state in which the driver was impaired by drugs. Forty people lost their lives in such crashes and 545[...]

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The laws governing illegal and prescription drugs are tough in Utah.   So are the possible penalties for breaking those laws. For example, if police find you in possession of a prescription medication without your name on it, you can be charged with a drug offense. This could be even if you were just taking it over to a friend who left it at your house. Drug charges can affect many [...]

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Marijuana has been around for thousands of years.   Even though people in Utah and other states, as well as around the world have been consuming it, it is still illegal in many areas. Depending on the quantity of marijuana, an individual can be charged with a felony for possession alone. Presently, in the United States and throughout the world, the legalization of marijuana [...]

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Any arrest for a drug offense in Utah is serious. The laws are stacked against you and can be life-changing. The penalties are severe and can carry long jail sentences. According to reports, heroin has become easier to obtain, and this drug has been in the news recently with the highly publicized death of actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman. According to officials, doctors in Utah are [...]

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Utah's statistics on fatal prescription pain pill overdoses are prompting law enforcement to embark on a new way to combat crime. Nationwide data reveals that prescription drug overdoses of prescription pain meds have tripled in the last decade. In 1999, 4,000 overdoses were reported; in 2008 the number jumped to 15,000. Ranking fourth in fatalities, Utah law enforcement, doctors, and [...]

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