Author: Stephen Howard
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Drug Distribution Charges – Legal Consequences
Defending Distribution Charges in Salt Lake County Drug distribution charges in Salt Lake City can apply to more than just the stereotypical “drug dealer.” Under Utah law, the statute defining the crime of distribution of a controlled substance…
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Methadone Possession Charges
Prescribed or Part of an Addiction Methadone is frequently prescribed by doctors to help in treating heroin or other opioid addictions. Methadone may also be prescribed to treat pain. But while methadone may be legally used with a…
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Heroin and Opiate Criminal Charges
Defending Drug Charges in Salt Lake County Utah law classifies heroin as a Schedule I controlled substance under Utah Code 58-37-4. If you are convicted of possession of heroin in the Salt Lake County criminal courts, you could…
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Possession with Intent to Distribute
Distribution and Possession with Intent in Utah The Utah criminal code classifies possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute at the same level as actual distribution or sale of drugs. Both possession with the intent…
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Salt Lake Criminal Theft Defense – Charges and Level
Theft charges in Utah include minor misdemeanors as well as serious felonies that can result in lengthy prison sentences. Even minor theft charges can be enhanced to the felony level if you have prior theft convictions. If you…
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Retail Theft & Shoplifting Defense
Defending Shoplifting Charges in Salt Lake City Shoplifting charges in Salt Lake City start at the class B misdemeanor level, but can be charged at higher levels based on the value of the merchandise or on the prior…