Author: Stephen Howard
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Davis County District Courts and Justice Courts
Criminal courts in Davis County have jurisdiction over both misdemeanor and felony criminal charges. Justice courts have jurisdiction over class B misdemeanor or lower level criminal charges, whereas the district courts are considered courts of general jurisdiction. Because…
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Rule 616 – Utah Rules of Evidence
Recording of Custodial Interrogations On October 28, 2015, the Utah Supreme Court announced the promulgation of a new evidentiary rule, governing the admissibility of statements made during custodial interrogations in Utah felony cases. The rule places significant restrictions…
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Davis County 402 Reduction Attorney
If you have completed probation successfully in a Davis County criminal court case, you may be eligible to obtain a reduction in the level of the conviction. Under Utah law, if it is demonstrated that the request is…
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Expunging Violent Felonies in Davis County
Can a violent felony conviction be expunged in Utah? The Utah Expungement Act prohibits a court-ordered expungement of a violent felony conviction. In some circumstances, there may be alternative strategies for clearing a violent felony from your criminal…
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Davis County Expungement Lawyer
Criminal convictions, records of arrest, or even court records showing a dismissed charge can affect your life in many ways. Obtaining a court-ordered expungement of your Utah criminal records can open doors, by allowing you to answer many…
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Davis County Drug Possession Attorney
A criminal conviction for possession of a controlled substance in Davis County can result in prison or jail time plus thousands of dollars in fines. Stephen Howard is one of only a few criminal defense lawyers now in…