Author: Stephen Howard
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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…
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Burden of Proof in Utah Expungement Petitions
Question: Who bears the burden of proof to in a petition to expunge criminal records in Utah? Utah expungement law has changed from time. Previous versions of Utah’s expungement statute provided a presumption that if a person qualified…
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Suppression of Evidence
A motion to suppress evidence is much more than a technicality. It is a vital means of protecting the rights guaranteed by our Constitution. As an experienced Utah criminal defense attorney, Stephen Howard can help you determine whether…
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Attempting to Commit a Crime
Defending Incomplete Crimes in Utah Question: Can I be charged with committing a crime I did not complete? In some cases, police and prosecutors accuse the wrong person of committing a crime. But in some Utah cases, a…
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Negotiated Resolutions – Plea in Abeyance
A Utah plea in abeyance agreement can give you the opportunity to have your case dismissed without taking the risks involved in a jury trial. Utah criminal defense attorney Stephen Howard has successfully negotiated plea in abeyance agreements…
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Defending Arson Cases
Under the Utah criminal code, arson is a serious felony charge. Even something intended as a prank, such as lighting a garbage can on fire, is a crime that can result in a lengthy prison sentence and thousands…