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Davis County, Utah Drug Defense Attorney

April 30, 2023 By Stephen Howard

Can I be charged with drug distribution if no drugs were sold? Under the Utah criminal code sections dealing with distribution of a controlled … [Read more...]

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Fourth Amendment Issues in Davis County

April 30, 2023 By Stephen Howard

Can I be pulled over by police for going under the speed limit in Davis County? It is common for police to stop a driver for going faster than the … [Read more...]

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Penalties for Felony Drug Crimes

April 30, 2023 By Stephen Howard

How long is the prison sentence for a felony drug offense in Davis County? In 2015, the Utah State Legislature enacted some sweeping criminal … [Read more...]

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Knife: Tool or Weapon under Utah Criminal Law?

April 30, 2023 By Stephen Howard

A knife can be a tool. Or a knife can be a weapon. Whether a knife will be considered a weapon for purposes of a criminal charge in Utah will depend … [Read more...]

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Logan Criminal Defense Attorney – Cache County

April 30, 2023 By Stephen Howard

The consequences of a criminal conviction can include jail or prison time, thousands of dollars in fines, probation, and much more. If you are facing … [Read more...]

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Box Elder County – Criminal Defense in Brigham City

April 30, 2023 By Stephen Howard

Most Utah criminal cases in Box Elder County are handled in courts located in Brigham City. All felony and class A misdemeanor charges are handled in … [Read more...]

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Criminal Defense Attorneys in Utah

April 30, 2023 By Stephen Howard

Many attorneys claim to be "aggressive." But just being "aggressive" is not good enough. If you are facing criminal charges, you need more than a … [Read more...]

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Utah Criminal Defense Lawyers – Better Than Aggressive 

April 29, 2023 By Stephen Howard

Your case is important. So you need more than a sales pitch. You need straight talk from a Utah criminal defense attorney with a record of real … [Read more...]

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Utah’s Five-Day Discovery Rule – Criminal Procedure Rule 16 – 2023 Amendments

March 14, 2023 By Stephen Howard

Utah prosecutors now have "five days" to provide initial discovery materials to the defense. This amendment to Rule 16 of the Utah Rules of Criminal … [Read more...]

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Can police use evidence if they obtained it illegally?

February 18, 2023 By Stephen Howard

Utah courts will suppress or exclude evidence if a judge determines that police obtained it through conduct that violates the Fourth Amendment rights … [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.

    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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