Author: Stephen Howard
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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…
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Can police charge me for possessing a gun if they also find marijuana?
Utah criminal law contains a number of statutes that make it a crime to possess a weapon in certain circumstances. Two of the most common conditions that can turn an otherwise legal weapon into a criminal charge involve…
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Utah DUI Charges on Private Property
Can I be charged with DUI in Utah if I am driving on private property? A DUI charge in Utah can be filed against you whether you are driving on a public road or highway, or are stopped…
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Pretext Stops in Utah Search and Seizure Law
Can I beat a DUI charge or drug possession charge on a “pretext stop” in Utah? Short history lesson here: Up until the 1990’s, Utah DUI defense and drug crimes attorneys could get a lot of mileage out…
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Drug Distribution Includes Selling or Sharing
Can I be charged with drug distribution in Utah if I didn’t sell any drugs? Under Utah criminal law, there are several ways you could find yourself charged with drug distribution even if you never sold any drugs.…
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Who’s Responsible – Drug Possession Cases
Can I be criminally charged in Utah if someone else claimed all the drugs? Police investigation of drug cases in Utah sometimes involve situations where multiple people are confronted by police regarding drug possession or drug distribution. On…