Category: Criminal Defense
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Holding a Plea in Abeyance in Utah
Pleas in Abeyance – Farmington District Court In some cases, a plea in abeyance can provide a way for a defendant to have charges dismissed while also avoiding the risks and costs involved in taking a case to…
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Expungement Processes in Utah
Burden of Proof and Court Hearings for Expungement Without the stipulation or consent of the prosecutor on a petition for expungement, the court may require a formal hearing to determine whether the expungement should be granted. This page…
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Theft by Rental Agreement in Utah
Theft by rental agreement in Utah contains an exception the normally required element of the “intent to permanently deprive” the owner thereof.
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Felony Case Processes – Initial Appearance
Felony First Appearance in Utah Criminal Cases This page is part of a series of web pages intended to give a general overview of the criminal case process in Utah’s court system. If you are facing felony criminal…
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Fifth Amendment – Protecting the Innocent
Fifth Amendment Rights and Miranda Warnings The following was written by Utah Attorney Stephen Howard and first published in the Deseret News on May 1, 2016 in a slightly edited form. Celebrating 50 Years Since Miranda v. Arizona…
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Defending Drug Charges in Ogden
Controlled Substance Cases – Defense Issues A drug possession conviction in Ogden carries potential consequences that can include time in jail or prison, thousands of dollars in fines, loss of a driver license, and a range of probation…