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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...]

Victories in Utah Criminal Defense Cases

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.

Appeal and Dismissal
DUI and Motion to Suppress

While represented by a different attorney, client was convicted of DUI by jury at trial. Mr. Howard filed an appeal challenging the district court’s denial of a motion to suppress. Appellate court reversed the trial court and the case was dismissed.

Abeyance and Dismissal
First-Degree Burglary

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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