Criminal Entrapment: the Fine Line Between Legal Stings and Unlawful Coercion

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Entrapment refers to the actions of a law enforcement official that persuade or encourage a person to engage in an…

Write to Win: Legal Writing Tips from Bryan Garner

1 year ago

Legal writing, like any writing, is a skill that requires practice, feedback, and attention to detail. There are many different…

Law Firm Management and “Making It Big” in the Legal Profession

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Law firm management encompasses everything needed to manage the business side of the law firm and includes marketing, client relations,…

Navigating Cybernetic Law: Lessons from William Gibson’s Legal Landscapes

2 years ago

INTRODUCTION William Gibson, a famed author well-known for his pioneering work in the cyberpunk genre, has crafted intricate narratives that…

Division of Business Interests in a Divorce

2 years ago

HOW BUSINESS INTERESTS ARE DIVIDED IN A DIVORCE UNDER UTAH LAW It is not uncommon for a husband and wife…

Proper Court Etiquette

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HOW TO PREPARE FOR COURT The courtroom can be a very intimidating place, especially when a person is representing themselves—known…

How We Can Help You Draft a Good Contract

2 years ago

INTRODUCTION In conjunction with one of our previous blogs, “What is a Contract and How to Draft a Good One,”…

Utah Crime Statistics

2 years ago

WHAT ARE CRIME STATISTICS? “Crime statistics” in Utah refers to the data and information related to criminal activities in the…

Pets in a Divorce

2 years ago

INTRODUCTION In the state of Utah, as in many other states in the United States, pets are considered personal property.…

The United States Supreme Court

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THE SUPREME COURT'S ESTABLISHMENT The Supreme Court was established by the United States Constitution and was assembled in 1790. Specifically,…

Hiring a Paralegal vs. Hiring an Attorney

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OVERVIEW Whether one should hire a paralegal instead of an attorney, or vice-versa, will depend on the nature and complexity…

Utah Child Custody and Parental Rights

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CUSTODY It is important to understand child custody laws to know what rights parents have in regard to their children.…

Legal Research

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DISCLAIMER: Altiorem Legal Services (hereinafter, “Altiorem”) cannot and does not provide legal advice. Altiorem is not a law firm; Altiorem’s…

Utah House Bill 11

2 years ago

DISCLAIMER: Altiorem Legal Services (hereinafter, “Altiorem”) cannot and does not provide legal advice. Altiorem is not a law firm; Altiorem’s…

Bail vs. Bond

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DISCLAIMER: Altiorem Legal Services (hereinafter, “Altiorem”) cannot and does not provide legal advice. Altiorem is not a law firm; Altiorem’s…

Utah Senate Bill 85 – Protective Order and Stalking Injunction Expungement

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DISCLAIMER: Altiorem Legal Services (hereinafter, “Altiorem”) cannot and does not provide legal advice. Altiorem is not a law firm; Altiorem’s…

Damages in Law

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DISCLAIMER: Altiorem Legal Services (hereinafter, “Altiorem”) cannot and does not provide legal advice. Altiorem is not a law firm; Altiorem’s…

What is a Contract and How to Draft a Good One

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WHAT IS A CONTRACT? A contract is an agreement between two or more parties creating mutual rights and duties enforceable…

Utah Estate Planning Basics

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WHAT IS AN ESTATE? An estate is comprised of the assets and liabilities left by a person at death. An estate…

Utah Civil Law Procedures

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HOW IS CIVIL LAW DIFFERENT FROM CRIMINAL LAW? The criminal system is the system that deals with individuals’ offenses against…

Testamentary Capacity

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Nobody wants to think about the end of their life. Unfortunately, nobody lives forever. There are ways to ensure one’s…

Roe v. Wade Overturned

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According to a study performed in 2017 by the American Journal of Public Health, nearly one in four (i.e., 25%)…

Common Questions Regarding Powers of Attorney

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1. What is a power of attorney? Nobody wants to think about getting injured or becoming incapacitated. However, accidents do…

Utah Criminal Law Procedures

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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE ARRESTED? Any run-in with the law can be nerve-wracking. It can be overwhelming…

Attorney vs. Paralegal

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WHAT IS A PARALEGAL? A paralegal is professionally trained to assist attorneys in various legal capacities. While a paralegal can…

Civil Rights Violations

2 years ago

WHAT ARE CIVIL RIGHTS? In the United States of America, you have civil rights, as does everyone in the country.…

Discovery

3 years ago

WHAT IS DISCOVERY? Each party in a legal case has the opportunity and the right to learn about the strengths…

Ketamine Laws in Utah

3 years ago

WHAT IS KETAMINE? Ketamine can be used in—and it has been proven to be significantly helpful for—treating major depression and…

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

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WHAT IS THE INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS? The tort (wrongful act) of intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) occurs…

Need an Ex Parte Motion? What is an Ex Parte Motion?

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What Does Ex Parte Mean? Ex parte is Latin for “from one party.” An ex parte motion is a motion…

Arbitration vs. Mediation

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WHAT IS “ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION”? Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to arbitration, mediation, and other means of dispute resolution to…

Cannabis Laws in Utah

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IS MARIJUANA LEGAL IN UTAH? Marijuana is a controlled substance in the State of Utah unless one is using it…

The Law From a Paralegal’s Point of View

3 years ago

WHAT IS A PARALEGAL? A paralegal is professionally trained to assist attorneys in various legal capacities. While a paralegal can…

What is Defamation?

3 years ago

WHAT IS CRIMINAL DEFAMATION? Utah Code § 76-9-404 defines criminal defamation as a person who knowingly communicates to any person,…

What is a Rule 412 Motion?

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RULE 412 EVIDENCE: WHAT IS RULE 412? Rule 412 of the Federal Rules of Evidence is an evidentiary rule that pertains…

How to Suppress a Breathalyzer Test

3 years ago

SUPPRESSABILITY OF A BREATHALYZER TEST Driving a car is an easy way to get around, but it can lead to…

Fifth Amendment Right to Remain Silent—What to Do When Pulled Over by Police

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FIFTH AMENDMENT RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENTWHAT TO DO WHEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE Driving a car is an easy…

What is a Motion in Limine?

3 years ago

WHAT IS A MOTION IN LIMINE? A “motion” is a court document that asks the court to make a court…

Spanish Speaking Paralegals

4 years ago

NEED SPANISH-SPEAKING PARALEGALS? LET ALTIOREM LEGAL SERVICES BE YOUR GUIDE! Use Us for Our Expertise Not only does Altiorem Legal…

Spanish Speaking Paralegals (Blog for Attorneys)

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NEED SPANISH-SPEAKING PARALEGALS? LET ALTIOREM LEGAL SERVICES BE YOUR GUIDE! As an attorney, you have the opportunity to work with…

Professional Paralegals Help Attorneys get Ahead on Their Workload

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FEELING THAT YOU ARE FALLING BEHIND? NEED TO GET CAUGHT UP ON WORK? LET OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL PARALEGALS DO…

Financial Declarations in Family Law Cases

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WHAT IS A FINANCIAL DECLARATION? In Family Law cases, the parties have to submit to each other a document called…

Personal Injury Paralegals (Blog for attorneys)

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PROFESSIONAL PERSONAL INJURY PARALEGAL SERVICES Personal injury cases can be tedious and demanding. At Altiorem Legal Services, we understand what…

Family Law Paralegals

4 years ago

Are you going through a divorce? Do you need to file a petition for child custody? Do you need to…

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