Author: Stephen Howard
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Davis County DUI – Actual Physical Control
Actual Physical Control – Alternative Proof Options in Utah A person does not have to be actually driving a vehicle to be charged with DUI under Utah law. According to Utah’s drunk driving statutes, a person can be…
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Syracuse Justice Court Information
The Syracuse Justice Court has jurisdiction over class C and class B misdemeanor level charges that occur within the borders of Syracuse, Utah. Felony and class A misdemeanor charges occurring in Syracuse must be filed in Davis County’s…
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Utah Court Rules Amended to Require Preliminary Hearings for Class A Misdemeanors
Effective April 1, 2012, the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure will be amended to conform with the requirements of the Utah Supreme Court’s decision in the case of State of Utah v. Hernandez, 2011 UT 70. In Hernandez,…
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Sentencing in Utah – Too Harsh or Too Lenient?
From time to time, a criminal prosecution/defense case will catch the attention of the news media. Such cases often become the subject of much discussion in social media as well as in the more formal news media channels.…
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Davis County Criminal Defense
Criminal defense attorney Stephen Howard has handled more serious felony and misdemeanor cases than most attorneys will see in their entire careers. His track record includes dismissals or not guilty verdicts on cases including aggravated robbery, aggravated assault,…
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Davis County Theft Defense – Farmington
In most Davis County theft cases, the level of the offense is determined by the value of the property involved. Under Utah Code Ann. 76-6-412, theft of property valued at less than $500 is typically charged as a…