Author Archives: Stacey Schmidt

Dealing with the Police, Part III

Last time we discussed the constitutional amendments that guarantee our right to be free from unreasonable searches, seizures and arrests. This time we’ll discuss some exceptions that allow police to perform a search or to arrest without a warrant. Since the Constitution and the first ten amendments became the law, the Supreme Court of the […]

El Impacto de las Leyes Anti Inmigrantes

En días anteriores, escribí acerca de la Ley de Inmigración de Utah HB 497, y cuales han sido las reacciones de organizaciones pro inmigrantes en contra de la mencionada ley. Varios estados han promulgado leyes similares en contra de los inmigrantes, por nombrar algunos podemos mencionar los siguientes: Arizona HB 1070, Georgia HB 87, South […]

Why You Might Need a Utah Employment Attorney

The last excuse you want to give your family when you miss the Jazz game is that you were working unpaid overtime again. Or worse yet, that you couldn’t buy tickets because you weren’t getting paid on time at work. How a Utah Employment Attorney Can Help You If either of these situations sounds like […]

The Impact of Anti-Immigrant Laws

Days ago, I blogged about Utah Immigration Law HB 497 and what the reaction of pro-immigrant organizations against the mentioned regulation has been. Several states have enacted similar laws against immigrants; Arizona HB 1070, Georgia HB 87, South Carolina SB20 and Alabama HB 56. These anti-immigrant legislations bring significant and terrible consequences for theU.S. economy […]

Why Experience Matters When Hiring A Utah Attorney

Imagine riding the white water of the Colorado River during peak season armed with nothing more than a guidebook, a canoe, and a paddle. Imagine trying to navigate through giant rapids, steer around boulders the size of trucks, and stay afloat without the aid of a strong raft, proper equipment, and an experienced river guide. […]