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A Team-Driven Strategy Achieves Real Results

A person facing criminal prosecution has a constitutional right to be represented by counsel of their own choosing. The process of selecting counsel is often thought of as a question of which attorney to hire. Better results may be obtained when the decision-making process is instead focused on finding the right attorney to lead the criminal defense team.

The criminal defense team at Canyons Law Group includes former prosecutors and seasoned defense attorneys who have defended or prosecuted the most serious crimes on the books in Utah. First-degree aggravated felony cases involving potential life in prison, death penalty cases, complex white collar defense, and many other serious felony and misdemeanor charges are among the many cases our attorneys have successfully defended. Whether you are facing a first-time misdemeanor citation or more serious felony charges, our criminal defense team is ready to help defend your rights.

Criminal Defense in Utah – Team Strategy

Each of the attorneys who are part of the Canyons Law Group criminal defense team has extensive experience in the criminal justice system. Each of our attorneys has had significant individual legal victories and success both in court and out of court. But when you hire the Canyons Law Group, you get more than just an individual attorney. You get the combined experience of an entire legal team.

Our attorneys take pride in working closely with clients and taking the time needed to understand their individual needs and circumstances. Our attorneys work together in collaboration to develop defense strategy tailored to the facts and legal issues involved in each case and designed to obtain the best results based on each client’s goals. In addition to in-house collaborations, our criminal defense attorneys often collaborate with investigators, treatment programs, and other professionals to work toward a successful outcome.

Experience When It Matters Most

Whether you are facing complex felony charges or a first-time misdemeanor prosecution, presenting a strong defense is vital. The obvious defense strategies do not always make the best defense strategies. It takes experience to understand how to evaluate the legal and factual elements in a case, to assess potential mitigation options and negotiation opportunities, and to develop a sound strategy for presenting legal and factual arguments to both judge and jury.

The criminal defense team at the Canyons Law Group consists of attorneys who have extensive experience defending against government prosecutions in Utah’s district courts and justice courts. Our team also includes attorneys who have prosecuted cases in Utah’s state court system, federal courts, and military courts-martial. No matter what charges you may be facing, no matter how serious they may be, our criminal defense team has the experience needed to help you.

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    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.

    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.

    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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      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.

      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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      Canyons Law Group, LLC
      Offices in Salt Lake and Davis Counties
      Serving Clients Statewide

      952 South Main St., Suite A
      Layton, UT 84041

      560 South 300 East, Suite 200
      Salt Lake City, UT 84111

      801-449-1409

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      Washington, Iron, Kane, Sevier, Sanpete, Juab, and Carbon Counties

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