Author: Stephen Howard
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Child Abuse Charges in Utah
Just being charged with child abuse carries an enormous social stigma. Being convicted of child abuse can result in substantial jail or prison time. As an experienced Utah criminal defense lawyer, Stephen Howard has successfully protected his clients rights in…
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District Courts in Utah
The Utah district court system has jurisdiction over all levels of criminal offenses, both felony and misdemeanor. Justice courts are limited in their jurisdiction to class B misdemeanor and lower level offenses. District courts also handle class B…
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Road Rage – Increased Penalties in Utah
Staying safe on the road is a matter of life and death. Criminal penalties for crimes committed in connection with a road rage incident carry increased penalties.
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Plea Negotiations in Criminal Cases
“Fighting aggressively” is not always the best way to get the right result. Smart defense strategy takes into consideration the facts and legal issues of the case, along with the individual client’s goals for the future and current…
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Case Dismissed – Not Guilty by Association
Just being there can make you look guilty, but it doesn’t make you legally guilty. A client was charged with aggravated robbery (a first-degree felony) after a victim reported to police that he had been approached by two…
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Real Cases – Insurance and the Ex-Spouse
Case Dismissed: Do you really know if you are insured, and is an ex-spouse still part of the family? We have had clients who actually were properly insured, even though they didn’t realize it. Consider the following real…