Category: Criminal Defense
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Can I say no to the police?
Can I say no if the police ask to search my car? The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures. The Utah State Constitution provides similar protections. If a police officer…
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Can a convicted felon vote in Utah?
There is a lot of confusion about whether the law in Utah prohibits a convicted felon from voting. For most individuals, Utah law provides for the restoration of a convicted felon’s voting rights. Under Utah Code 20A-2-101.5, a…
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Bail Forfeiture in Utah
Should I agree to forfeit bail on my Utah citation, or go to court? It sounds like a deceptively simple solution – no court hearings, no need to hire a defense attorney, no probation, no hassle. They tell…
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Non-Appearance by Victim Witnesses
If I am a domestic violence (DV) victim, what happens if I don’t show up? In some situations, a criminal domestic violence case may be dismissed if the victim fails to appear in court on the scheduled trial…
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Expiration of Arrest Warrants in Utah
Do bench warrants ever expire in Utah? Arrest warrants can expire in Utah. But depending on the nature of the charges involved and the age of the warrant, a court may renew and reissue the warrant. While a…
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Criminal Defense – Tooele County
Stephen Howard has successfully defended thousands of serious criminal cases during his career. His track record includes not guilty verdicts or dismissals for charges including aggravated robbery, burglary, white collar crimes, DUI, drug charges, theft, forgery, domestic violence…