Utah Criminal Defense Attorneys

Meet the Canyons Law Group Criminal Defense Team

The team of criminal defense attorneys at Canyons Law Group includes:

Stephen Howard
Andrew McAdams
Adam Elmore
Brad Henderson

Choosing the Right Defense Attorneys

Facing criminal charges in Utah is serious. Having the right defense attorneys on your side can be critical.

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.

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.

For Laywers in Utah

November 13, 2019
12:00 Noon

Defense & Discovery - Internet Crimes

Canyons Law Group defense team presents on topics relating to internet crimes, including: prosecutor's constitutional discovery obligations; digital technology issues in discovery; police practices in internet "sting" cases; statutory history and interpretation for defense; and more.

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Contact Canyons Law Group directly to register. Space is limited.

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One hour MCLE credit for Utah attorneys pending approval.

Selected Victories

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.

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.

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