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I was on a hike with my kids and there are some abandoned water towers that have no trespassing signs. So of course we had to go and check it out. When we got done with our hike a police officer was waiting for us and gave me a citation for criminal trespass and contributing to the delinquency of a... View More 
answered on Aug 10, 2016
This is both an employment and criminal law question, but you should deal with the criminal aspect first. Talk to a lawyer about defending against the charges.
The employment question will likely depend upon your employer's policies.
There is all kind of help for landlords and tenants relating to secondhand smoke, but we are finding it difficult to find help for secondhand smoke coming from a duplex next door, and entering into our home. It is so bad, that our family is experiencing everything from eye irritation, nasal and... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2016
Under Utah law, environmental tobacco smoke is a statutorily defined nuisance. See Utah Code Ann. 78B-6-1105. While this statute is expressly directed to condominium units and apartments, it should also apply to a duplex that you are renting. You may need to have a lawyer assist you in evaluating... View More
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