Utah Criminal Defense Questions IV
- Can I lose my license for a minor in possession of alcohol charge in Utah?
- Can a second degree felony be reduced to a misdemeanor after probation in Utah?
- Can I qualify for an expungement in Utah if I still owe fines on a criminal case?
- What is the statute of limitations for child kidnapping in Utah?
- Do I have to take a breath/blood test in Utah if I am pulled over for DUI?
- How can I find out if I have an outstanding warrant in Utah?
- Should I represent myself in a Utah criminal case?
- Can I be charged with drug charges in Utah even if someone else claims possession of the drugs?
- Can I be charged with DUI in Utah for riding a horse while intoxicated?
- When do I have to file a demand for a jury trial for a misdemeanor criminal charge in Utah?
- Do I have to have a lawyer to apply for an expungement in Utah?
- Can I resolve my Salt Lake City misdemeanor case without appearing in court if I live out-of-state?
- How do I choose a defense lawyer to represent me in a Utah criminal case?
- How does Colorado's legalization of marijuana affect Colorado residents charged criminally in Utah?
- How do I request a driver license hearing in a Utah DUI case?
- Can a conviction for a violent felony be expunged in Utah?
- How long will a prison term be for a Utah felony drug charge?
- Can a police officer arrest me based on a hunch?
- Can a convicted felon vote in Utah?
- What do I do if I am arrested or cited for marijuana possession while driving through Utah?
- Will potential employers or landlords see my criminal record after seven years in Utah?
- Is it better to serve a short jail term to close the case or request reinstatement of probation?
- What is a "plea in obeyance" in Utah?
- What is the penalty for possession of heroin in Utah?
- Can a conviction for voyeurism be expunged in Utah?
- Should I sign a voluntary bail forfeiture to resolve a citation, or should I go to court?
- Who bears the burden of proof in a Utan expungement petition?
- Can I have my gun rights restored in Utah?
- Are there minimum mandatory sentencing requirements for DUI in Utah?
- Has Utah abandoned the traditional corpus delicti rule?
- Can I be charged with marijuana possession if all the drugs are used before the police arrive?
- Does Utah have a three-strikes rule for criminal cases?
- What lessons can a successful criminal defense attorney learn from Sun Tzu's The Art of War?
- Can store security use force to detain a person suspected of shoplifting?
- Will my driver license be suspended if I am convicted on a drug charge?
- Does res judicata prevent the filing of a second 402 reduction motion?
- Do I need to expunge a case that has been dismissed in Utah?
- Is there a difference between "complete" and "court-ordered" restitution in a Utah criminal case?
- Can police lie as part of their investigation?
- If I already bailed out before charges were filed, will I have to post bail again if a prosecutor requests a higher bail amount when charges are filed?
- How do police use radar guns in Utah?
- Do Utah criminal court's always require full-time employment as a condition of probation?
- Is a dry ice bomb considered to be an explosive device for purposes of Utah criminal law?
- Are there limits to what a judge can order restitution for at sentencing?
- Do Utah courts employ the doctrine of forfeiture by wrongdoing to create a hearsay exception?
- If a police officer obtains a blood draw warrant in a DUI case, can I still challenge the initial traffic stop?
- What are the penalties for arson in a Utah criminal case?
- What is the distinction between the elements of an attempted murder charge and an aggravated assault charge?
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Dismissed - Contractor was charged with theft by deception for allegedly misusing customer funds and failing to complete work that had been agreed upon. A successful motion to quash on legal grounds following the bindover order at preliminary hearing resulted in a complete dismissal of all charges.
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Client facing first-degree felony drug distribution
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resulted in negotiated offer of misdemeanor plea-in-abeyance and
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Expunged - Client with prior conviction for violent felony was ineligible for expungement through the courts. A successful 2-step reduction restored expungement eligibility and ultimately led to the court's decision to grant the requested expungement.
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charged with aggravated robbery based on allegations he entered a store with a gun and mask and demanded cash. Client confessed to police before hiring a defense attorney. Defense mitigation efforts resulted in a negotiated resolution that removed life in prison as a possibility, and secured a probation sentence from the court.
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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.
Stephen W. Howard, PC
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