Author: Stephen Howard
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I don’t live in Utah but I got a criminal charge.
Can I resolve criminal charges without coming back? As a general rule, if you are charged with a crime in Utah you are required to appear in person to defend your case in court. However, we are often…
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Hire an Attorney or Represent Yourself
Can I still hire an attorney if I originally told the judge I would represent myself? In any Utah criminal case, you have a constitutional right to be represented by an attorney. One of the first questions a…
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Police Investigations – Seeing the Evidence
Can a police officer refuse to let me see evidence he claims proves I committed a crime? When a police officer is interviewing (interrogating) a criminal suspect, the officer may claim to have evidence that proves that the…
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Can police arrest a suspect without questioning in Utah?
Many people are charged and arrested for a crime without being given the opportunity by police to tell their side of the story. Often, that is a very good thing. It is natural to want to tell your…
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Defending Retail Theft Charges in Utah
Can I be charged with shoplifting in Utah for something my friend stole? If you are in a store with a friend, and your friend steals something, you run a real risk of being charged with retail theft…
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Utah DUI and the “Per Se” Legal Limit
Can I be charged with DUI in Utah if I blow under the legal limit? The legal limit for blood or breath alcohol content while driving in Utah is .05. But you may still be charged for DUI…