Author: Stephen Howard
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Utah Rules of Evidence – 616
Admissibility of Statements from Custodial Interrogations On October 28, 2015, the Utah Supreme Court announced the promulgation of a new evidentiary rule, governing the admissibility of statements made during custodial interrogations in Utah felony cases. The rule places…
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Criminal Defense in Provo, Utah
Serving Clients in Utah County Felony & Misdemeanor Cases Criminal cases in Provo, Utah can be handled through two different systems, depending on the level of the offense. Provo City Justice Court – Misdemeanors The Provo City Justice…
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Arrested for DUI – What Next?
What should I do if I am arrested for DUI in Utah? Many people who arrested for DUI in Utah are otherwise law-abiding citizens, with no prior criminal record. For a person like this, being arrested, handcuffed, and…
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Violent Crime Defense in Utah
Not Every Person Charged is Guilty Violent crimes prosecutions are taken seriously by Utah judges and prosecutors. Yet it is important to remember that not every person charged with a crime is guilty. There are also mitigating circumstances…
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Drug Paraphernalia Defined in Utah
What constitutes “drug paraphernalia” under Utah law? The Utah statute defining “drug paraphernalia” focuses both on the nature of the item involved and also on the intent of the person possessing the item. For example, papers used to…
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Criminal Defense in Utah’s Justice Courts
Utah’s justice courts have limited jurisdiction to hear criminal cases at only the class B misdemeanor level and below. But while these misdemeanors are less serious than felony or class A misdemeanor charges, the consequences of a conviction…