If a Utah policeman pulls you over and suspects you of DUI, chances are the officer will ask you to perform a “couple of routine tests.” What he really means is, he’d like to gather evidence that you’re driving drunk; he’s going to take notes and use this against you [...]
Every week as Saturday night approaches, people ask me: What should I do if I get pulled over and have had something to drink. The first rule is, don’t panic. Stay calm, stay alert, and be polite. Beyond that, I’ve created a Utah DUI cheat sheet which gives you [...]
Today, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, asks the Supreme Court of the United States to reverse an 8th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling which states “immunity does not extend to the actions of a County Attorney who violates a person’s substantive due process rights by obtaining, manufacturing, coercing and fabricating evidence before [...]
Yesterday, I defended a man against two domestic violence charges. We won. The biggest advantage we had at trial was the credibility of the accuser. She had none.
A quick background: A couple is quickly heading for divorce. She starts irritating her husband with little things, like parking in the middle [...]
To paraphrase a famous American.
[...]The Legislature has had merit pay and “accountability” for Utah teachers on its radar for a while, now. And this year, they were able to push the issue farther than they ever have.
The State Board of Education has adopted a new set of rules to implement merit-based pay raises for the [...]
I am pleased to announce that Jeffrey Mathis has signed on to serve as my Campaign Manager. Jeff brings a wealth of campaign and political experience, having run campaigns for Jenny Wilson, Scott McCoy and the opposition to school vouchers.
Jeff is a rising superstar in the party, and a [...]
I am pleased to announce that Jeffrey Mathis has signed on to serve as my Campaign Manager. Jeff brings a wealth of campaign and political experience, having run campaigns for Jenny Wilson, Scott McCoy and the opposition to school vouchers.
Jeff is a rising superstar in the party, and a [...]
Ok…so the first draft of the title of this post was, “ding, dong romney is gone!” However, after a quick second thought, it occured to me that the title was not really in harmony with the spirit of this blog. But it was sure tempting to just write the title [...]
Yesterday was a banner day for Democrats, and we didn’t even know it!
A prominent Utah County Republican testified on Capitol Hill this week against HB239 which would revoke all driving privilege cards at the end of 2008, arguing that the practical effect of the law would be a significant increase [...]
Alright…so I have to admit that I absolutely LOVE the writers strike…for no other reason than politics and reality television have taken a front seat in primetime. Well, actually, when I refer to reality TV I mean, political reality! We are watching a true drama unfold daily as the presidential [...]
Gordon B.; President Hinckley; and, our prophet. Gordon B. Hinckley has been called by many names since being called as the President and prophet of the LDS church. But true to his endearing character, I think we all felt like we knew him a little, and so “President” wasn’t used quite [...]
Hello anyone out there still checking in! I have neglected my blog for far too long now…a lot has happened in life since my last post (including getting engaged).
My apologies for the promise of more to come, and then nothing. I am ready [...]
Between jail and prison overcrowding, justice courts acting as revenue centers for cities, and , its no wonder that our Utah’s justice system is failing victims, those in trouble, and our community in general. A good community justice system is responsive to the various shareholders in the system; victims receive [...]
Salt Lake City Mayor
The Mayor’s race was stale by the time November rolled around given that all the fireworks happened in September. That isn’t to say that Ralph Becker’s victory was anything less than a great change for Salt Lake City! However, in an overwhelmingly Democratic city, Mr. Buhler [...]
The Public Safety Bond
I chock this one up to a victory for common sense. I have to admit I was just incredulous when I saw all those polls that showed a majority of city voters supported the bond. The name “Christmas Wish List” took life in the final days [...]
Vouchers
Wow. 74% rejection rate for vouchers in Salt Lake City! It reminds me of those new chemistry.com commercials where the person says a few salacious things and gets a large REJECTED stamp marked across their body in reply. The only difference is that there is no alternative website for [...]
