Author: Stephen Howard
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Resources – Your RAP Sheet
Can I get a copy of my criminal history report? Utah Criminal History Report Requests The process for getting your Utah criminal history report is relatively straightforward. If you plan to be in the Taylorsville area, you can…
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Criminal Defense in Davis County
We provide high quality legal representation to clients facing felony and misdemeanor charges in Davis County’s district courts and justice courts, and throughout Utah.
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Jury Selection and Voir Dire
Jury selection begins by calling in a panel of prospective jurors (sometimes called a “venire”). In Utah, prospective jurors are chosen at random from a list of registered voters or driver license records. In complex or serious cases…
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Criminal Appeals Questions – Sentencing Following an OSC
You have the right to appeal a sentencing decision made by a judge in any Utah criminal case. But filing an appeal is not always going to be the right decision. Taking to an experienced criminal defense attorney…
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Speeding Up Expungement
Can I speed up the expungement process in Utah? Waiting times for expungement eligibility in Utah are governed by the Utah Expungement Act (Utah Code 77-40a-101 et seq.). While these statutory waiting periods are binding on both the courts…
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Expunging Enhanceable Crimes in Utah
Can enhanceable crimes be expunged in Utah? Many enhanceable crimes in Utah are eligible for expungement. But an extended waiting period may apply, and you may be more likely to face opposition from prosecutors when seeking to expunge…