Author: Stephen Howard
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Salt Lake Minor in Possession (MIP) – Criminal Attorney
Utah law makes it a crime for any minor to consume or possess alcohol, or to have any measurable amount of alcohol in the body as determined by a blood, breath, or urine test. This charge is often…
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Pretrial Services Release – Salt Lake
If you have been arrested or charged with a felony or misdemeanor crime in the Salt Lake area, it is possible that you may be released from jail without posting bail if you qualify for a supervised release…
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Salt Lake Public Intoxication Attorney – Utah Criminal Defense
Public intoxication is a misdemeanor crime in Utah that carries the potential for jail time and a criminal record that can follow you for years. While it is a relatively minor charge, the consequences are sufficiently serious that…
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Salt Lake Misdemeanor Defense Attorney
Under Utah law, those criminal offenses punishable by one year or less in jail are classified as misdemeanors. As an experienced Salt Lake criminal defense attorney, Stephen Howard has successfully defended a wide range of misdemeanor and felony…
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Salt Lake Plea in Abeyance Attorney
Criminal courts in Salt Lake may accept a plea in abeyance as a complete resolution of a criminal case. A plea in abeyance may allow you to obtain a dismissal of the criminal charges against you, without the…
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Open Container Charges in Salt Lake City
Transporting an “Open” Container of Alcohol Transporting an open container of alcohol in your vehicle can lead to criminal misdemeanor charges in Utah. A “container” includes bottles, cans, jugs, flasks, or basically any other item that can hold…