Author: Stephen Howard
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Drug Paraphernalia Charges in Utah
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Utah A Utah drug paraphernalia conviction can mean jail time, fines, and losing your driver’s license. Contact us today to arrange for an initial consultation, and see how the right attorney can help.…
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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”…