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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...]

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...]

Victories in Utah Criminal Defense Cases

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.

Suppression and Dismissal
DUI and Drug Charges

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.

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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