Author: Stephen Howard
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Drug Possession Defense in Salt Lake City
The consequences of a conviction for drug possession in Utah can include jail time, prison time, and thousands of dollars in fines. There are a number of options for defending against drug charges in Salt Lake. Successful defense…
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Salt Lake Expungement Attorney – Utah Expungement Eligibility
An expungement can give you a fresh start and open doors that have been closed because of a criminal conviction. As an experienced Utah criminal defense attorney, Stephen Howard has assisted clients in expunging criminal records ranging from…
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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…