Criminal defense attorney Stephen Howard has handled more serious felony and misdemeanor cases than most attorneys will see in their entire careers. His track record includes dismissals or not guilty verdicts on cases including aggravated robbery, aggravated assault,…

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In most Davis County theft cases, the level of the offense is determined by the value of the property involved. Under Utah Code Ann. 76-6-412, theft of property valued at less than $500 is typically charged as a…

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Criminal courts in Davis County have jurisdiction over both misdemeanor and felony criminal charges. Justice courts have jurisdiction over class B misdemeanor or lower level criminal charges, whereas the district courts are considered courts of general jurisdiction. Because…

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Recording of Custodial Interrogations On October 28, 2015, the Utah Supreme Court announced the promulgation of a new evidentiary rule, governing the admissibility of statements made during custodial interrogations in Utah felony cases. The rule places significant restrictions…

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If you have completed probation successfully in a Davis County criminal court case, you may be eligible to obtain a reduction in the level of the conviction. Under Utah law, if it is demonstrated that the request is…

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Can a violent felony conviction be expunged in Utah? The Utah Expungement Act prohibits a court-ordered expungement of a violent felony conviction. In some circumstances, there may be alternative strategies for clearing a violent felony from your criminal…

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