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402 Reductions in Ogden

May 18, 2023 By Stephen Howard

*** Please Note: Since this post was originally published in 2017, the eligibility requirements for a 402 reduction have been amended by the … [Read more...]

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Park City Drug Possession Lawyer – Utah Criminal Defense

May 1, 2023 By Stephen Howard

*** Please note that Utah's legislature has made significant changes to relevant statutes since this page was originally published. Contact us … [Read more...]

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Marijuana Possession – Park City Criminal Defense

May 1, 2023 By Stephen Howard

*** Please note that Utah's legislature has made major changes to the laws relating to marijuana since the original publication of this page. Contact … [Read more...]

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Park City Criminal Defense Attorney

May 1, 2023 By Stephen Howard

Summit County Criminal Lawyer Utah criminal defense attorney Stephen Howard has successfully defended thousands of serious criminal cases during … [Read more...]

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Tooele County Criminal Defense Attorney

April 30, 2023 By Stephen Howard

Utah's criminal courts utilize a two-tiered system.  District courts have jurisdiction over felony charges as well as misdemeanor cases.  Justice … [Read more...]

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Ogden DUI Attorney – FAQ

April 30, 2023 By Stephen Howard

What do I do if I am charged with DUI in Ogden or Weber County? Facing prosecution for DUI (sometimes referred to as DWI) in Ogden or Weber County … [Read more...]

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Ogden Retail Theft Defense Attorney

April 30, 2023 By Stephen Howard

Can I go to jail for shoplifting in Ogden? Penalties for shoplifting in Ogden can include jail time, substantial fines, and a variety of probation … [Read more...]

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Ogden Criminal Defense Attorney

April 30, 2023 By Stephen Howard

If I did it, can I plead "not guilty”? Not only "can" you still plead "not guilty," in most cases you probably should. Entering a "not guilty" plea … [Read more...]

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Holladay Justice Court – Cottonwood Heights

April 30, 2023 By Stephen Howard

The Holladay Municipal Justice Court has jurisdiction over class B and C misdemeanor crimes that occur within the borders of Holladay City, Utah. By … [Read more...]

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Shoplifting Defense Attorney

April 30, 2023 By Stephen Howard

Cottonwood Heights and Holladay Justice Court Retail theft is a criminal offense that can carry consequences including jail time and substantial … [Read more...]

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    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.

    Client pulled over by police for investigation of DUI. Mr. Howard filed a motion to suppress challenging the basis for the warrantless search and seizure. Police had received a report that client might be drunk. By challenging the basis for the report and demonstrating that police observation of client’s driving for nearly two miles showed no traffic violations or other indications of impairment, the prosecutor conceded error and moved to dismiss the DUI.

    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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      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.

      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.

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