Author: Stephen Howard
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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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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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Utah Drug Crimes Defense
Can I be charged with drug possession if someone else took the blame? More than one person can be criminally convicted for possession of the same drugs or item of paraphernalia. Under Utah criminal law, even if one…
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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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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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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.…