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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

Claiming Alibi in Utah Criminal Cases

February 7, 2020 By Stephen Howard

The legal defense of alibi involves evidence that a defendant was not present at the time and place where a crime is alleged to have occurred. … [Read more...]

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Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance

January 18, 2020 By Tarragon

The Utah criminal code classifies possession of a controlled substance with the intent to distribute at the same level as actual distribution or sale … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Drug Charges, Felony Charges, Salt Lake

Drug Paraphernalia – Salt Lake Criminal Defense Lawyer

January 18, 2020 By Stephen Howard

Conviction for possession of drug paraphernalia in Salt Lake can result in fines, losing your driver license, and even jail time. Stephen Howard is an … [Read more...]

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Rule 8 – Appointed Counsel

December 20, 2019 By Stephen Howard

December 20, 2019 - Notice of Proposed Rule Change The Utah Supreme Court gave notice today of a proposed change to Rule 8 of the Utah Rules of … [Read more...]

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Arrest and Detention in Utah

December 18, 2019 By Stephen Howard

An arrest or temporary investigative detention by police is considered to be a "seizure" under the Fourth Amendment. Without sufficient evidentiary … [Read more...]

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Fifth Amendment – Don’t Say Anything

November 19, 2019 By Stephen Howard

"If anything you say can and will be used against you . . . then you don't say anything." We hear, but we do not always listen. So real credit goes … [Read more...]

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Custodial Interference in Utah

October 16, 2019 By Stephen Howard

Utah's criminal code contains custodial interference provisions similar in some ways to the offense of child kidnapping but imposing less serious … [Read more...]

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

Incarceration in America

October 15, 2019 By Stephen Howard

October 15, 2019 Rising Incarceration Rates Over the past 40 years the United States prison population has skyrocketed by nearly 500% despite … [Read more...]

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    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.

    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.

    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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