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Can I represent myself if I am charged with a crime?

October 25, 2022 By Stephen Howard

Should I hire a defense attorney if I am facing criminal prosecution in Utah? Hiring an attorney to handle your criminal defense case in Utah can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Defense in Utah, faq

Competency Evaluations in Utah Criminal Cases

June 17, 2022 By Stephen Howard

Utah law prohibits the prosecution of a person who is not "competent" to stand trial. The standards for competency in a criminal case are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Defense in Utah

Refusing Field Sobriety Tests in Utah DUI Cases

May 13, 2022 By Stephen Howard

As an important first point -- there is a legal distinction between "standardized field sobriety tests" and a chemical test of breath, blood, or urine … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Defense Attorneys Utah, Criminal Defense in Utah, DUI Tagged With: DUI, Field Sobriety Tests, Refusals, Utah DUI Defense

Criminal Charges for Choosing Your Child’s Therapist?

March 14, 2022 By Stephen Howard

Who chooses your child's therapist in Utah if your child is the victim of abuse? As a parent, is it your choice? Or does the government decide? And … [Read more...]

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Initial Stages of a Criminal Case – Police Investigation

December 9, 2021 By Stephen Howard

When Utah police receive a report of a crime, a criminal investigation usually follows. Police investigations can take years, weeks, days, or even … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Defense in Utah, Utah Criminal Case Processes

Presumption of Innocence – Do We Still Believe?

December 9, 2021 By Stephen Howard

“This is going to continue to clog our criminal justice system and retraumatize victims.”  - Salt Lake District Attorney Sim Gill, as quoted by … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Constitutional Rights, Criminal Defense in Utah

Salt Lake Drunk Driving / DUI / DWI Defense Lawyer

November 12, 2021 By Tarragon

Salt Lake area prosecutors and judges take DUI cases seriously. Political pressure to be "tough" on crime can make prosecutors hesitant to engage in … [Read more...]

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Salt Lake Marijuana Defense Attorney – Utah Criminal Lawyers

November 12, 2021 By Stephen Howard

Marijuana possession charges in the Salt Lake area can carry penalties including jail time, a criminal record, losing your driver license, and more. … [Read more...]

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Expungement Waiting Times

January 12, 2021 By Stephen Howard

Does the waiting period for expungement eligibility in Utah start when the case is closed or when State Debt Collections files a satisfaction of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Defense Attorneys Utah, Criminal Defense in Utah, Expungement

Entrapment Defense in Utah

April 15, 2020 By Stephen Howard

An entrapment defense can form an important part of a successful criminal defense strategy in Utah. To understand entrapment, we can use fishing as an … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Defense Attorneys Utah, Criminal Defense in Utah, Felony Defense

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