Author: Stephen Howard
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Shoplifting – Detention by Store Security
Detention by Security Staff for Suspected Retail Theft Shoplifting (“retail theft”) charges under Utah law can be filed either at the misdemeanor or felony level depending on the value of the merchandise involved and the prior criminal history…
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Drugs in Jail or Prison
Charges for Possession in a Correctional Facility A criminal charge for possession of a controlled substance in a Utah correctional facilitycarries significant potential penalties. If you are found carrying drugs into a jail or prison, the offense level…
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Negligent Homicide Charges
Defending Criminal Homicide Cases in Utah Under Utah criminal law, a charge of negligent homicide can be filed in cases where a death was caused by another person’s criminally negligent conduct. Although the charge is only a class…
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Possession with the Intent to Distribute
Defending Distribution Charges in Utah The Utah criminal code punishes the crime of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance at the same level as a charge of actual drug distribution. Bothcrimes can begin a the…
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Charges for Endangerment of a Child
Under Utah criminal law, endangerment of a child is serious felony charge that can result in a lengthy prison term and thousands of dollars in fines. If you are facing criminal charges for endangerment of a child, you…
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Utah DV Jail Release Agreement
Question: If I am the alleged victim in a Utah domestic violence case, how do I waive the no contact provisions of the defendant’s jail release agreement? ***Please note that the information on this page does not apply…