Utah Criminal Defense FAQ V
- What is the best way to get released from the Salt Lake County Jail?
- Should I just plead guilty on a Utah misdemeanor case without hiring an attorney?
- How do you get a 402 reduction in Utah?
- Is there a way to speed up the expungement process in Utah?
- What is the punishment for no insurance in Utah?
- How do I put money on the books for someone at the Salt Lake County Jail?
- How can I get a plea in abeyance for my charge?
- How can I get a felony reduced in Utah?
- Can addiction be used as a legal defense to criminal charges in Utah?
- How soon can a dismissed charge be expunged in Utah?
- Does a plea in abeyance still show up on your record?
- Does a prosecutor have to prove I signed the check in a Utah forgery case?
- Can I be charged with drug distribution in Utah if I didn't sell any drugs?
- Can I avoid a mandatory driver license suspension for drug charges in Utah?
- How long is the driver license suspension on a conviction for being a minor in possession of alcohol?
- Can I be charged with retail theft if I don't take anything out of the store?
- Will I be sentenced to jail for shoplifting in Ogden?
- When is the best time to hire a criminal defense lawyer in Utah?
- If I am charged with a DUI, does the police officer have to tell me why I was pulled over?
- Can criminal charges of drug possession be filed for failing a drug test in Utah?
- Can I be required to testify against my husband or wife if I don't want to?
- If I am the victim in a Utah criminal case, can I drop the criminal charges after they have been filed?
- Do I need to hire a criminal defense lawyer if I am only facing a misdemeanor charge in Utah?
- What happens if police don't read me my Miranda rights in Utah?
- What kind of lawyer handles expungements in Utah?
- Is being in the hospital a valid excuse for missing court in a Utah criminal case?
- Will I be required to participate in classes or treatment if I am convicted of DUI in Utah?
- Will I have to get an ignition interlock device if I am convicted of DUI in Utah?
- What is the statute of limitations on a felony in Utah?
- What is the Utah misdemeanor statute of limitations?
- How long will a Utah DUI conviction stay on my criminal record?
- Will a no contest plea help my Utah DUI case?
- What can I be charged with if I stole a check and cashed it?
- What will happen if I am out on bail and pick up a new criminal case in Utah?
- Do DUI field sobriety tests prove impairment?
- Does a prosecutor's stipulation guarantee a 402 reduction motion will be granted?
- Can I be charged with a crime for flushing drugs down a toilet in Utah?
- Can the petitioner in a Utah protective order case be criminally charged for violating the order?
- What is the purpose of the Utah Expungement Act?
- Is a Utah expungement considered a "complete" expungement?
- How does an expungement affect my criminal record?
- Are there circumstances where expunged records can still be accessed?
- What is the burden of proof in an expungement petition?
- Can a motion to quash be used to challenge a bindover order?
- Can I pay a court fine online in Utah?
- Will my prior felony drug conviction be automatically reduced under the 2015 legislative amendments?
- Can I appeal a justice court's denial of an expungement petition?
- Can I get a 402 reduction if I did not complete probation successfully?
- Can police exercise authority outside of their local jurisdiction?
- Is scientific evidence of BAC required in a Utah DUI trial?
- What is the effect of a recent arrest or charge on expungement eligibility?
- Does a prosecutor have to prove actual impairment for a per se DUI conviction?
- Can character reference help in my Utah criminal defense case?
- Where can I get fingerprints done in Davis County for a Utah expungement or pardon?
- Can a mental illness act as a defense to a criminal charge in Utah?
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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.
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 was facing multiple cases involving first-degree felony drug distribution charges for allegedly selling to a confidential informant. Defense analysis of the case revealed fatal flaws in the prosecution case that ultimately resulted in a complete dismissal of all cases and charges.
Not Guilty - Client was charged with second-degree felony residential burglary and facing potential prison time. Investigation by the defense revealed multiple witnesses, missed by police and prosecutors, who supported client's claim of innocence. At trial, the jury returned a "not guilty" verdict on all charges.
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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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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