Crime Scene

When Old Allegations Can Still Be Charged

Allegations that surface years after an event raise a hard question for everyone involved: can charges still be filed? Utah sets time limits on prosecution, and the answer depends on the offense. We explain how those limits work and what they mean for Orem residents facing old accusations. Utah Sets…

Pacific Legal GroupOctober 13, 2026

DUI

Why This State’s DUI Law Catches Drivers

Utah enforces a legal drinking and driving threshold unlike anywhere else in the country, catching drivers who would face no charge at all in most other states with the exact same amount of alcohol in their system. Understanding how this law actually works helps a driver facing a DUI charge…

Pacific Legal GroupOctober 6, 2026

Criminal

Why the Schedule Actually Decides Your Charge

A Classification System That Shapes Every Case Utah organizes controlled substances into five distinct schedules, and where a particular drug falls within this system often determines the entire trajectory of a criminal case. Understanding this framework matters considerably for anyone in Provo facing a drug related charge. Many people facing…

Pacific Legal GroupAugust 24, 2026

DUI

Utah’s Strict Line for Impaired Driving

Utah Set the Lowest Legal Limit in the Country Utah made national headlines when it changed its impaired driving law. Under Utah Code Section 41-6a-502, a person may not operate or be in actual physical control of a vehicle with a blood or breath alcohol concentration of .05 grams or…

Pacific Legal GroupJuly 28, 2026

DUI

What a Utah DUI Conviction Does to Your Driver’s License

A DUI arrest in Utah sets two parallel processes in motion. The criminal case proceeds through the court system and determines guilt, fines, and possible jail time. The administrative case is handled separately by Utah's Driver License Division, which has the authority to suspend or restrict your driving privileges independent…

Pacific Legal GroupJuly 3, 2026

Uncategorized

What Happens If a Beneficiary Dies Before You? Why Sophisticated Estate Planning Requires Layers of Protection

Our friends at Stuart Green Law, PLLC discuss how one of the most overlooked risks in estate planning is what happens when life changes after documents are signed. Many people create an estate plan believing their instructions are clear and complete — assets are designated, beneficiaries are named, and everything…

Pacific Legal GroupMay 27, 2026

Uncategorized

Prescription Drug Fraud Charges in Sandy Utah

Prescription drug fraud isn't just a street crime. It happens to people from all walks of life, often people who started with a legitimate medical need and crossed a line they didn't fully think through. Utah treats these offenses seriously. The consequences of a conviction can include prison time, steep…

Pacific Legal GroupMay 27, 2026

Uncategorized

Common Mistakes People Make Without Uncontested Probate Lawyers

Most of us don't like thinking about mortality. We put off creating wills, skip the conversations about trusts, and assume our families will figure things out when the time comes. This approach often leads to preventable problems that cost families thousands of dollars and months of frustration. Our friends at…

Pacific Legal GroupApril 27, 2026

Uncategorized

What Utah’s Drug Court Program Is

What Utah's Drug Court Program Is and How It Works If you or someone you care about is facing a drug charge in Utah, the traditional criminal justice route isn't the only option. Utah's drug court program exists specifically for defendants whose charges are rooted in substance use issues rather…

Pacific Legal GroupApril 26, 2026

Uncategorized

Can Comparative Fault Reduce a Wrongful Death Settlement?

Our friends at Warner & Fitzmartin - Personal Injury Lawyers discuss how when a loved one dies because of someone else's negligence, families naturally assume the at-fault party bears full responsibility. But in many cases, the other side raises a different argument: that the person who died contributed to the…

Pacific Legal GroupApril 18, 2026

When Old Allegations Can Still Be Charged

Why This State’s DUI Law Catches Drivers

Why the Schedule Actually Decides Your Charge

Utah’s Strict Line for Impaired Driving

What a Utah DUI Conviction Does to Your Driver’s License

What Happens If a Beneficiary Dies Before You? Why Sophisticated Estate Planning Requires Layers of Protection

Prescription Drug Fraud Charges in Sandy Utah

Common Mistakes People Make Without Uncontested Probate Lawyers

What Utah’s Drug Court Program Is

Can Comparative Fault Reduce a Wrongful Death Settlement?

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