Author: Stephen Howard
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Felony Case Processes – Initial Appearance
Felony First Appearance in Utah Criminal Cases This page is part of a series of web pages intended to give a general overview of the criminal case process in Utah’s court system. If you are facing felony criminal…
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Fifth Amendment – Protecting the Innocent
Fifth Amendment Rights and Miranda Warnings The following was written by Utah Attorney Stephen Howard and first published in the Deseret News on May 1, 2016 in a slightly edited form. Celebrating 50 Years Since Miranda v. Arizona…
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Defending Drug Charges in Ogden
Controlled Substance Cases – Defense Issues A drug possession conviction in Ogden carries potential consequences that can include time in jail or prison, thousands of dollars in fines, loss of a driver license, and a range of probation…
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“Innocent Possession” in Utah Drug Cases
Legal Issues in Controlled Substance Defense While the defense of “innocent possession” is not expressly stated in the Utah criminal code, it is a valid defense that has been recognized by Utah’s appellate courts in drug and controlled substance…
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Common Mistakes in Criminal Defense
Mistakes Made in Utah Criminal Cases Defending against criminal charges in Utah often involves complex procedural and evidentiary rules, and can require in-depth analysis and application of statutes and case law. This page is intended to present general…
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Defense in Utah District Courts
Utah Criminal Defense Lawyers The Utah district court system has jurisdiction over all levels of criminal offenses, both felony and misdemeanor. Utah justice courts are limited in their jurisdiction to class B misdemeanor and lower level offenses. If…