Author: Stephen Howard
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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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Midvale City Justice Court – Criminal Defense
The Midvale City Justice Court is located at 655 W. Center Street in Midvale, Utah 84047. The court is presided over by Judge Ronald Wolthuis. Clerks for the Midvale City Justice Court can be reached at 801-255-4234. Stephen…
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DUI Defense Attorney – Actual Physical Control
Under Utah DUI laws, a person can be charged with DUI without actually driving a vehicle. Like most DUI statutes, Utah’s DUI statute provides that a person can be convicted for “driving” while under the influence. But under Utah law, a…
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Rule 8 – Appointed Counsel
December 20, 2019 – Notice of Proposed Rule Change The Utah Supreme Court gave notice today of a proposed change to Rule 8 of the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure, and invited comments from the public on the…
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Arrest and Detention in Utah
Know Your Rights – Exercise Your Rights An arrest or temporary investigative detention by police is considered to be a “seizure” under the Fourth Amendment. Without sufficient evidentiary justification, police action may constitute a violation of Fourth Amendment…
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Fifth Amendment – Don’t Say Anything
We hear, but we do not always listen. So we give real credit to our client who heard, listened, actually understood the Miranda warnings, and then chose to say nothing. “If anything I say will be used AGAINST…