Author: Stephen Howard
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Theft by Rental Agreement in Utah
Theft by rental agreement in Utah contains an exception the normally required element of the “intent to permanently deprive” the owner thereof.
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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…