Author: Stephen Howard
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Bail Forfeiture in Utah
Should I agree to forfeit bail on my Utah citation, or go to court? It sounds like a deceptively simple solution – no court hearings, no need to hire a defense attorney, no probation, no hassle. They tell…
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Non-Appearance by Victim Witnesses
If I am a domestic violence (DV) victim, what happens if I don’t show up? In some situations, a criminal domestic violence case may be dismissed if the victim fails to appear in court on the scheduled trial…
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Expiration of Arrest Warrants in Utah
Do bench warrants ever expire in Utah? Arrest warrants can expire in Utah. But depending on the nature of the charges involved and the age of the warrant, a court may renew and reissue the warrant. While a…
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Criminal Defense – Tooele County
Stephen Howard has successfully defended thousands of serious criminal cases during his career. His track record includes not guilty verdicts or dismissals for charges including aggravated robbery, burglary, white collar crimes, DUI, drug charges, theft, forgery, domestic violence…
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Prescription Fraud in Utah
Prescription Fraud Defense – Utah Criminal Defense Passing a forged prescription, prescription fraud, or obtaining a prescription under false pretenses can be charged as a felony under Utah law. The consequences of a conviction can include prison time,…
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Charging Petitioners in Protective Order Cases
Can a petitioner be criminally charged for violating their own protective order? A protective order is a court order entered when a petitioner requests legal protection from the respondent. The order typically prohibits contact or communication with the…