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December 21, 2011
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Intentional Incontinence and Wearing the Judge’s Shoes | Utah Defense Attorney Criminal Defense Tip

Imagine you’re standing in a courtroom. Fluorescent lights buzz overhead. A judge sits, unreadable, behind the bench. The prosecutor shuffles a stack of papers, ready to […]
November 29, 2011
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Prescription for Disaster | Utah Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

What Doesn’t Work: Saying, when questioned by the police about the pills in your pocket: “These aren’t illegal drugs. The guy I bought them from has […]
November 23, 2011
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Ill-Advised Black Friday Deals and A Tip Every Driver Should Know | Utah Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

What Doesn’t Work: Advertising your amazing Black Friday deals for all of your “hard to find” merchandise: slightly used wallets, mislabeled prescription drugs, feel goodbrownies, imported DVDs, second hand electronics, and fresh start identity […]
November 16, 2011
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Busting Bubba & Knowing When to Plead No Contest | Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

When someone is charged with a crime and enters a plea in court, they generally have three options: Guilty Not guilty No contest (also known as […]
November 8, 2011
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A Crucial Legal Myth | Utah Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

Being accused of breaking the law can be upsetting, but it’s crucial to maintain your composure when under pressure. While that might seem like a near-impossible […]
October 26, 2011
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Bad Costume Idea, Good Traffic Stop Idea | Utah Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

When you see the flash of red and blue lights behind you and hear the familiar wail of sirens, it’s enough to send your heart beating. […]
October 18, 2011
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Ineffective Insanity Defense & an Adage to Live by | Utah Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

What Doesn’t Work: Trying to prove an insanity defense by dressing up as a wizard and casting a spell on the judge…because if you really were […]
October 12, 2011

British Accents & Vehicle Registration | Utah Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

Police officers do a lot of good for the community. One of their most well-known tasks is patrolling and ensuring everyone in their jurisdiction follows driving […]
October 4, 2011
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Courtroom Etiquette 101 | Utah Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

Courtroom Etiquette 101 | Utah Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week Another week and another Utah criminal defense attorney tip! Today, we’re talking about the […]
September 29, 2011
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Poor Pick-up Lines & Choosing an Attorney | Salt Lake City Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

Poor Pick-up Lines & Choosing an Attorney | Salt Lake City Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week Hiring an attorney isn’t always the easiest task, […]
September 21, 2011
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From Stained to Spotless | Utah Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

From Stained to Spotless | Utah Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week A clean record is invaluable. A stained record can make all sorts of […]
September 14, 2011
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How to Avoid Sabotaging Your Defense: Dos and Don’ts for the Accused

How to Avoid Sabotaging Your Defense: Dos and Don’ts for the Accused We’re back this week to share another defense attorney tip!  Have you ever heard […]
September 6, 2011
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Canadian Gang Signs and A Helpful Phrase | Utah Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

Canadian Gang Signs and A Helpful Phrase | Utah Defense Attorney Tip of the Week We’re back with another Utah Defense Attorney Tip of the Week! […]
September 1, 2011
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Bungling Bribes and Completing Probation | Utah Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

Bungling Bribes and Completing Probation | Utah Defense Attorney Tip of the Week Welcome back to another Utah Defense Attorney Tip of the Week! This week, […]
August 23, 2011
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Carpool Can’ts and Dumb DUIs | Utah DUI Attorney Tip of the Week

Driving in Utah can be a bit confusing for native Utahns, let alone visitors. But, with Intermountain Legal’s Defense Attorney Tips, you won’t find yourself on […]
August 10, 2011
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GRAMA Requests and Zoolander | Utah Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

July 27, 2011
stressed man pulled over with police lights in back window

Tinfoil Helmets & Constructive Drug Possession

What Doesn’t Work: Covering your car in tinfoil so it can’t be seen by police radar.  This works about as well as wearing a tinfoil helmet […]
July 23, 2011
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Spontaneous Sicknesses | Utah Criminal Attorney Tip of the Week

Intermountain Legal is back with another week of our Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week! This ongoing series is all about learning the best ways […]
July 21, 2011
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What’s in a Name? | Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

We have all heard the common phrase that honesty is the best policy. When it comes to dealing with law enforcement, trying to lie your way […]
July 15, 2011
stressed man pulled over with cop lights in back window

Loose Lips & Ticket Tips | Criminal Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

When it comes to getting pulled over by an officer, there is so much information on what you should or shouldn’t do, and it can get […]
July 11, 2011
driving with bottle in hand

A DUI Tip So Important that Even DUI Attorneys Should Use It! | Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

Defense Attorney Tip of the Week As criminal defense attorneys at Intermountain Legal, we understand that getting pulled over for a DUI can be frightening. It’s […]
July 5, 2011
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Traffic Ticket Tip: Utah Defense Attorney Tip of the Week

Traffic Ticket Tip: Utah Defense Attorney Tip of the Week Traffic tickets can be a frustrating and costly inconvenience. Not only do they often result in […]
July 1, 2011
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Police Pointers: For the Next Time You Encounter an Officer