Utah Criminal Lawyer

September 9, 2019 By Stephen Howard

Salt Lake Criminal Defense Attorneys

Utah criminal defense attorney Stephen Howard is uniquely qualified to protect your rights and defend your case. With extensive experience in Utah’s criminal justice system, and after handling thousands of serious felony cases ranging from murder to DUI, he has the knowledge and skill necessary to help you get the results you need. Some cases require aggressive representation. Other cases benefit from a more sophisticated defense strategy. The best results for your defense can depend on choosing a Utah defense attorney who understands how to fight hard, and fight smart. Contact us today to see what an experienced and aggressive Utah criminal attorney can do for your case.

Criminal Defense Lawyer Profile

Stephen Howard – Utah criminal attorney Stephen Howard has achieved not guilty verdicts or outright dismissals in cases including robbery, burglary, drug charges, DUI, forgery, theft, domestic violence, white collar crimes, and many more. He is one of only a few criminal attorneys in Utah who has now twice successfully defended clients against the threatened death penalty in aggravated murder cases. Based in Salt Lake City and serving clients throughout Utah, criminal lawyer Stephen Howard offers his clients a depth of experience that is matched by few.

402 Reduction Process in Utah

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Facing criminal charges in Utah can be overwhelming. Choosing the best criminal defense attorney to handle your case can be a difficult decision. If you have been charged with a crime in Utah, contact us immediately to schedule an initial confidential consultation. Learn what an experienced Utah defense attorney can do for you.

Entrapment Defense in Utah
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 analogy. A hook is not part of a fish's normal diet. To get a fish to bite, you have to dress up the hook with bits of feather or hair or thread. Fool the fish and make it think the hook is really food, and you might reel in a big one. Similarly, police might try to use bait or tricks or persuasion to get a person to commit a crime even though that person…
402 Reduction Process in Utah
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 76-3-402. This process is commonly referred to as a "402 reduction." It can be useful in clearing felony convictions from a criminal history record, in shortening the waiting period required for expungement, and in restoring expungement eligibility. How and when this tool may be used in cleaning up a person's criminal record will depend on several different factors. This page presents only general information on the requirements for obtaining a 402 reduction. For…
Claiming Alibi in Utah Criminal Cases
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. Typically, the evidence presented is intended to establish that the defendant was in another place when the crime was committed. Utah Code 77-14-2 governs certain procedural requirements in cases where a defendant intends to claim alibi in defense of criminal prosecution. Failure to follow these requirements can result in exclusion of critical evidence at trial. If you are facing criminal prosecution in Utah, choosing the right criminal defense team can be the most important…