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...]

Victories in Utah Criminal Defense Cases

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 – Motion to Quash
Felony Theft

Contractor client was accused of theft for alleged misappropriation of customers’ funds following delays in cabinetry work. Case was bound over for trial following preliminary hearing. Successful motion to quash demonstrated that the legal theory supporting the government’s theft charge was flawed and required dismissal. Court granted dismissal.

Abeyance and Dismissal
First-Degree Burglary

First-degree felony burglary charges with gang enhancement were filed based on client’s participation in burglary planned by other individuals. Based on client’s peripheral involvement and evidence his conduct was out of character, prosecutor consented to abeyance agreement at misdemeanor level that would ultimately lead to case dismissal.

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Selected Victories

Not Guilty Verdict
Aggravated Assault

Client faced felony charges for allegedly using a gun to menace another driver during road rage incident. Defense trial strategy demonstrated that the alleged victim was the likely aggressor and that client had taken reasonable action to defend himself.

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.