Author: Stephen Howard
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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…
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Salt Lake City Justice Court
Misdemeanor Charges in Salt Lake City The Salt Lake City Justice Court has jurisdiction to hear criminal and traffic cases arising within the borders of Salt Lake City. The court’s jurisdiction is limited to only cases at the…
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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…