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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

DUI Defense Attorneys – Southern Utah

December 20, 2021 By Stephen Howard

When facing prosecution for DUI, you want a good defense attorney on your side. Attorneys defending DUI cases need to understand more than just the … [Read more...]

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The Defense Case at Trial

September 20, 2021 By Megan Fowles

Defendant's Decision to Testify Because the prosecution always has the burden of proof in a criminal case, the prosecution presents its case first. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal Defense Attorneys Utah, Jury-Trial, Utah Criminal Case Processes

402 Reduction for Parolees Too

September 20, 2021 By Stephen Howard

Exciting news for anyone who has served prison time and then successfully completed parole! Utah's legislature in 2021 enacted amendments that now … [Read more...]

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402 Reduction Process in Utah

August 23, 2021 By Stephen Howard

A felony conviction can be reduced to a misdemeanor, or a misdemeanor can be reduced to a lower degree by filing a motion under Utah Code section … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 402 Reductions, Criminal Defense Attorneys Utah, Expungement

Utah Clean Slate Laws

June 25, 2021 By Stephen Howard

In March of 2019, Utah became the second state in the nation to pass Clean Slate laws. Under Utah Clean Slate laws, individuals with eligible criminal … [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

Expungement Hearings in Utah – Yes and No

August 19, 2020 By Stephen Howard

Are courts in Utah required to hold a hearing on an expungement petition? Utah law provides both a clear "yes" and a clear "no" answer to this … [Read more...]

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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

Lineup Procedures in Criminal Cases

March 4, 2020 By Stephen Howard

Appropriate lineup procedures in criminal cases play an important role in making accurate identifications. Lineup identifications are a common … [Read more...]

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

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