Utah Arrest Warrants in Criminal Cases
Following are links to questions and answers relating to bench warrants and arrest warrants in Utah criminal cases. These answers are general in nature and should not be treated as legal advice. If you are facing felony or misdemeanor criminal charges in Utah, we strongly recommend that you obtain the assistance of an experienced criminal defense attorney. The consequences of conviction can be serious. Choosing the right attorney can make all the difference. Contact us today to see how we can help.- Do bench warrants or arrest warrants ever expire in Utah?
- Can a court issue a new warrant if I already bailed out before charges were filed?
- What will happen if I miss a court date for a criminal case in Utah?
- What if I have a really good excuse for missing court - for example if I am in the hospital?
- How can I find out if I have an outstanding bench warrant or arrest warrant in Utah?
- How can I access the statewide warrant system in Utah?
- What happens if I get a new criminal charge after I bail out on a prior warrant?
Links to other important Utah criminal defense questions and answers can be found here. If you are facing prosecution for a criminal offense in Utah, contact us today to see how we can help you.
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Dismissed - Charges of insurance fraud were brought when investigators found reason to believe that client's claim of injury was fraudulent. Client was seen kicking a soccer ball, and investigators concluded that the injury claim was false. By obtaining medical records and other administrative records, and by pointing out to the prosecutor that the alleged injury interferred with the client's ability to lift - not his ability to kick a ball - the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case.
Felony Reduced - Client with prior felony conviction was granted a 402 reduction to the misdemeanor level over the objection of the prosecutor. Based on information provided to the court in support of the defense motion, the judge ruled in favor of the defense.
Dismissed -
Client facing first-degree felony drug distribution
charge and potential life in prison. Charges were based on allegations that client had sold drugs to an undercover police officer, then made a full confession. Successful mitigation work
resulted in negotiated offer of misdemeanor plea-in-abeyance and
ultimate dismissal of case.
Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing
- Client
charged with aggravated robbery and facing life in prison. Full case analysis and consultation with client allowed the development of a strong defense strategy. Effective cross-examination of the alleged victim at the preliminary hearing resulted in an outright dismissal of all charges by the judge.
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Serving Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Utah, Cache, Tooele, Summit, Box Elder, and Wasatch Counties, and all of Utah.
Offices in Salt Lake and Davis Counties
560 South 300 East, Suite 200, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
952 S. Main St., Suite A, Layton, UT 84041
Call now to arrange for a confidential initial consultation with an experienced and effective Utah criminal defense lawyer.
In Salt Lake City, call 801-449-1409.
In Davis County, call 801-923-4345.
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Attorney Stephen Howard practices as part of the Canyons Law Group, LLC and Stephen W. Howard, PC.
Stephen W. Howard, PC
Attorney Stephen Howard practices as part of the Canyons Law Group, LLC and Stephen W. Howard, PC.
Stephen W. Howard, PC