Author: Stephen Howard
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Entrapment Defense in Utah
Entrapment as a Defense in Utah Criminal Cases An entrapment defense can form an important part of a successful criminal defense strategy in Utah. To understand entrapment, we can use fishing as an analogy. A hook is not…
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Lineup Procedures in Criminal Cases
Lineup identifications are a common investigative tool used by Utah police. Photo lineups and in-person lineups present different potential problems.
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DUI in Utah – Actual Physical Control
Utah’s DUI statutes contain “actual physical control” language that can allow a prosecutor to charge you with DUI in Utah even if you are not driving. It may seem counterintuitive, but you can be charged and convicted of…
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Claiming Alibi in Utah Criminal Cases
Requirements of an Alibi Defense in Utah The legal defense of alibi involves evidence that a defendant was not present at the time and place where a crime is alleged to have occurred. Typically, the evidence presented is…
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What should I do if I receive a DUI citation?
Criminal Case & Civil Hearing: Two Separate Matters Receiving a citation for DUI in Utah actually begins two separate cases against you. One case is dealt with through the criminal court system. The other case is civil in…
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What is the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor charge in Utah?
If you are arrested on a misdemeanor charge in Utah, you should normally be released from jail if the case is not filed with the courts within 72 hours of your arrest. However, this is not the limitations…