Author: Stephen Howard
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Dropping Criminal Charges in Utah
Can a victim drop criminal charges after they are filed? Criminal charges in Utah can only be filed in court through a government prosecutor. While a victim is given certain rights under Utah law, a victim does not…
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DUI on Horseback in Utah
In a case filed originally in Kaysville, Davis County, the Utah Supreme Court held in 1986 that the State’s DUI statute did not include horses in its definition of a “vehicle.”
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No Contest Pleas in Utah DUI Cases
Can I defend a Utah DUI charge by pleading no contest? Some people mistakenly believe that pleading no contest (or “nolo contendere”) will somehow support their claim of innocence when facing a DUI charge in Utah. Pleading no…
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Compelled Testimony in Utah Criminal Cases
Can I receive immunity if I am forced to testify in a Utah criminal case? The Utah State Constitution as well as the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantee the privilege against self-incrimination. Generally, this means…
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Pulled Over for Driving Too Slow in Utah?
Can I be pulled over for driving under the speed limit in Utah? Most commonly, police officers stop people for driving OVER the speed limit. But under some circumstances, Utah law allows a police officer to pull you…
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Possession and Passengers in Utah Drug Cases
Can I be charged if a passenger in my car has drugs in his or her possession? Most drug charges in Utah are based on drugs or paraphernalia found in the immediate possession of the defendant. But in…