Category: Criminal Defense
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Presumed Innocent or Prove It?
Trial is NOT a Chance “to Prove Your Innocence.” I heard a judge recently tell someone that a jury trial is your “opportunity to prove your innocence.” The judge is flat-out wrong. As I waited for my client’s…
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Hiring an Attorney – What Kind of Lawyer?
It seems pretty straightforward, right? Call a number, talk to an attorney, pay some money and – boom! You’ve hired a lawyer. But did you get the right lawyer? For someone who is facing criminal charges, there’s a…
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Child Abuse Charges in Utah
Just being charged with child abuse carries an enormous social stigma. Being convicted of child abuse can result in substantial jail or prison time. As an experienced Utah criminal defense lawyer, Stephen Howard has successfully protected his clients rights in…
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District Courts in Utah
The Utah district court system has jurisdiction over all levels of criminal offenses, both felony and misdemeanor. Justice courts are limited in their jurisdiction to class B misdemeanor and lower level offenses. District courts also handle class B…
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Road Rage – Increased Penalties in Utah
Staying safe on the road is a matter of life and death. Criminal penalties for crimes committed in connection with a road rage incident carry increased penalties.
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Plea Negotiations in Criminal Cases
“Fighting aggressively” is not always the best way to get the right result. Smart defense strategy takes into consideration the facts and legal issues of the case, along with the individual client’s goals for the future and current…