Author: Stephen Howard
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Bad Information from the Court’s Website
A good defense attorney is always your best source of information and legal advice. A local municipal justice court posts bad (incorrect and/or misleading) information on its official website. The screenshot image below highlights some of the more…
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Open Container Charges In Utah
A conviction for possession of an open container of alcohol in a vehicle is not as serious as a DUI. Utah law still classifies the offense as a misdemeanor which can result in criminal charges punishable by jail…
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Forgery Comes in Many Forms
Does a prosecutor have to prove I signed a check in a Utah forgery case? If you are charged with forgery in Utah, there are several different theories under which a prosecutor may pursue the prosecution. The stereotypical…
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Criminal Records and Pleas in Abeyance
Does a Utah plea in abeyance show on your record? A plea in abeyance in a Utah criminal case can give you an opportunity to avoid having a criminal conviction on your record. But even after a plea…
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Employers & Criminal Background Checks
Can I keep an employer from seeing my felony conviction in Utah? Being convicted of a felony in Utah can dramatically affect your ability to get or keep a job. More and more employers are doing background checks…
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Why was I pulled over?
If I am charged with DUI in Utah, does the officer have to tell me why I was pulled over? Many Utah DUI charges begin with a traffic stop. It is common for many police officers to ask…