While there seems to be a stereotype across the country that assumes immigrants become criminals, studies have shown that immigrants are less likely to be charged with a crime than native-born citizens. The incarceration of immigrants among young adults was also lower than the rates among native citizens. However, there are still many U.S. [...]
Meeting with a lawyer for the first time can be intimidating. Vocabulary may be new and confusing, and the nature of the meeting may be different from what you were thinking it might be. Here are some tips on what to expect when you are meeting with one of our lawyers for the [...]
Back in the days of old western movies, when a person committed a crime, they served their jail sentence and moved on with their lives. These days, for those who commit crimes, jail time could be the least of worries. Consequences for crime can last well beyond the initial punishments issued by the Department of [...]
Child custody cases can be some of the most difficult to resolve during a divorce. Utah law typically favors joint custody; however, a parent can get custody if other factors are presented, and the court decides that single custody is best. In order to gain custody, here are some steps you will need to take. [...]
We often encounter lawyers through television, movies, or personal connections, but understanding what they do can be confusing. Lawyers in all fields deal with meetings and contracts, but their work varies depending on the type of legal practice. We've identified the ten most common legal practices in the United States, highlighting their key [...]
On February 2, 2016, FX released The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. The show was praised on all accounts and was nominated for 14 Emmy awards, winning nine. It also won two Golden Globes. Released at the start of 2017 on Netflix, the show has been able to continue growing in popularity and [...]