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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...]

Bail and Bond in Utah

October 10, 2019 By Stephen Howard

The Utah Constitution prohibits courts from imposing excessive bail in a criminal case. Determining what is "excessive" is not always an easy … [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...]

Davis County Courts Directory

September 18, 2019 By Stephen Howard

If you have been charged with a crime in any of these Davis County courts, contact us today. See the difference the right criminal defense attorney … [Read more...]

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Utah Criminal Defense Wins

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.

Full Dismissal
Aggravated Robbery

Client facing first-degree felony and potential life in prison. Effective cross-examination of victim at preliminary hearing showed that someone else had committed the crime. Judge ordered case dismissed without trial.

Abeyance and Dismissal
First-Degree Distribution

Client faced first-degree felony charges for selling drugs to undercover police officer. Mitigating evidence gathered by defense relating to client’s youth, family support, treatment options, and lack of prior history was pivotal in convincing prosecutor to allow an abeyance agreement to a single misdemeanor count. Case was ultimately dismissed.

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Selected Victories

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
Felony Insurance Fraud

Client charged with felony insurance fraud after claiming work-related injury prevented him from returning to work. Insurance investigators obtained video that included client kicking soccer ball in his yard. Government allegations of fraud were rebutted by medical records and prior administrative adjudications. Client’s job required heavy lifting. The claimed injury did not prevent him from kicking a ball but did prevent him from lifting. Prosecutor conceded error and voluntarily dismissed the case.

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