Author: Stephen Howard
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Weapons Charges in Utah
A criminal conviction involving the use or possession of a weapon (including guns, knives, and other “dangerous weapons”) in Utah can have serious consequences. Even in cases not involving the actual use of or threatened use of a…
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No Insurance Charges in Utah
Not having insurance is a different charge than not having “proof of insurance.” If you are cited for driving without evidence of security, but you actually had current insurance, you have a complete defense to the charge.
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Methadone in Utah Criminal Law
Methadone is an opioid pain reliever classified as a Schedule II controlled substance. While methadone has legitimate medical uses, it can also be abused. Possession of methadone without a prescription is a criminal offense under Utah law. If…
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Domestic Violence – Statutory Vagueness
Utah’s Cohabitant Abuse Act imposes enhanced penalties for cohabitants who have been previously convicted of a crime of domestic violence. If you are facing prosecution for domestic violence in Utah, the assistance of an experienced criminal defense attorney…
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Protective Order Provisions – Constitutionality
Is the “stay away” language of a Utah protective order unconstitutionally vague? In some jurisdictions, it is standard practice for a protective order to state a specific distance which a respondent to the protective order must “stay away”…
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Should I represent myself?
Do I need to hire a defense lawyer for a criminal case? Hiring an attorney to handle your criminal defense case in Utah can be one of the most important decisions you make. An experienced criminal defense lawyer…