Megan Fowles, Author at Canyons Criminal Defense Lawyers

The Defense Case at Trial

September 20, 2021 By Megan Fowles

Defendant's Decision to Testify Because the prosecution always has the burden of proof in a criminal case, the prosecution presents its case first. … [Read more...]

O-R Release in Utah Criminal Cases

October 14, 2019 By Megan Fowles

When a person is arrested or "booked" into jail in a Utah criminal case, there are a number of options for obtaining the defendant's release while the … [Read more...]

Plea in Abeyance Agreements

October 6, 2019 By Megan Fowles

Utah Criminal Defense Options An abeyance agreement (plea in abeyance) in a Utah criminal case is a negotiated resolution that can provide a way to … [Read more...]

Utah Bail Bond Information

September 10, 2019 By Megan Fowles

Criminal Defense in Utah In most Utah criminal cases, a defendant is constitutionally entitled to have a bail set by the court. But in many … [Read more...]

Possession of Alcohol by a Minor

September 5, 2019 By Megan Fowles

Utah Attorneys for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor A person under the age of 21 in Utah is considered to be a "minor" for purposes of many … [Read more...]

Utah Criminal Defense Attorney Wins

Not Guilty Verdict
Self Defense

Client charged with felony aggravated assault for using broken bottle as a weapon. Defense case focused on self-defense, resulting in not guilty verdict by the jury at trial.

Dismissed
Felony Insurance Fraud

Client charged with felony insurance fraud after claiming work-related injury prevented him from returning to work. Insurance investigators obtained video that included client kicking soccer ball in his yard. Government allegations of fraud were rebutted by medical records and prior administrative adjudications. Client’s job required heavy lifting. The claimed injury did not prevent him from kicking a ball but did prevent him from lifting. Prosecutor conceded error and voluntarily dismissed the case.

Abeyance and Dismissal
First-Degree Distribution

Client faced first-degree felony charges for selling drugs to undercover police officer. Mitigating evidence gathered by defense relating to client’s youth, family support, treatment options, and lack of prior history was pivotal in convincing prosecutor to allow an abeyance agreement to a single misdemeanor count. Case was ultimately dismissed.

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November 13, 2019
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Selected Victories

Not Guilty Verdict
Self Defense

Client charged with felony aggravated assault for using broken bottle as a weapon. Defense case focused on self-defense, resulting in not guilty verdict by the jury at trial.

Appeal and Dismissal
DUI and Motion to Suppress

While represented by a different attorney, client was convicted of DUI by jury at trial. Mr. Howard filed an appeal challenging the district court’s denial of a motion to suppress. Appellate court reversed the trial court and the case was dismissed.