Category: Criminal Defense in Utah
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Drug Distribution Charges – Legal Consequences
Defending Distribution Charges in Salt Lake County Drug distribution charges in Salt Lake City can apply to more than just the stereotypical “drug dealer.” Under Utah law, the statute defining the crime of distribution of a controlled substance…
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Salt Lake Criminal Theft Defense – Charges and Level
Theft charges in Utah include minor misdemeanors as well as serious felonies that can result in lengthy prison sentences. Even minor theft charges can be enhanced to the felony level if you have prior theft convictions. If you…
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Bad and Bounced Checks in Utah Criminal Cases
“Check fraud” may trigger thoughts of forged checks and fake ID’s. Utah’s criminal code includes penalties for intentionally fraudulent conduct, but it also includes criminal penalties that can be imposed when a person bounces a check on his…
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Salt Lake City Justice Court
Misdemeanor Charges in Salt Lake City The Salt Lake City Justice Court has jurisdiction to hear criminal and traffic cases arising within the borders of Salt Lake City. The court’s jurisdiction is limited to only cases at the…
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Salt Lake Misdemeanor Defense Attorney
Under Utah law, those criminal offenses punishable by one year or less in jail are classified as misdemeanors. As an experienced Salt Lake criminal defense attorney, Stephen Howard has successfully defended a wide range of misdemeanor and felony…
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Salt Lake Plea in Abeyance Attorney
Criminal courts in Salt Lake may accept a plea in abeyance as a complete resolution of a criminal case. A plea in abeyance may allow you to obtain a dismissal of the criminal charges against you, without the…