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What is the statute of limitations for a misdemeanor charge in Utah?

January 18, 2020 By Stephen Howard

If you are arrested on a misdemeanor charge in Utah, you should normally be released from jail if the case is not filed with the courts within 72 … [Read more...]

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Aggravated Felony Charges in Utah

January 18, 2020 By Stephen Howard

Salt Lake Criminal Defense Attorneys Aggravated criminal charges in Utah are felony charges that typically involve the use of a weapon or that … [Read more...]

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Midvale City Justice Court – Criminal Defense

January 17, 2020 By Stephen Howard

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 … [Read more...]

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Rule 8 – Appointed Counsel

December 20, 2019 By Stephen Howard

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 … [Read more...]

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Arrest and Detention in Utah

December 18, 2019 By Stephen Howard

An arrest or temporary investigative detention by police is considered to be a "seizure" under the Fourth Amendment. Without sufficient evidentiary … [Read more...]

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Fifth Amendment – Don’t Say Anything

November 19, 2019 By Stephen Howard

"If anything you say can and will be used against you . . . then you don't say anything." We hear, but we do not always listen. So real credit goes … [Read more...]

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Expert Witness Notice in Utah

November 6, 2019 By Stephen Howard

Utah Code section 77-17-13 governs the timing and contents requirements for notice of expert witnesses that must be given in Utah felony criminal … [Read more...]

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Utah Misdemeanor Defense Attorneys

November 3, 2019 By Stephen Howard

Penalties for a misdemeanor conviction in Utah are less severe than the consequences that can accompany a felony conviction. But even at the … [Read more...]

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Custodial Interference in Utah

October 16, 2019 By Stephen Howard

Utah's criminal code contains custodial interference provisions similar in some ways to the offense of child kidnapping but imposing less serious … [Read more...]

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Incarceration in America

October 15, 2019 By Stephen Howard

October 15, 2019 Rising Incarceration Rates Over the past 40 years the United States prison population has skyrocketed by nearly 500% despite … [Read more...]

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    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.

    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.

    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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