Salt Lake Criminal Defense Attorney - Heroin Possession
Utah law classifies heroine as a Schedule I controlled substance under
Utah
Code 58-37-4. If you are convicted of
possession
of heroin in the Salt Lake County criminal courts, you could be facing
prison time and thousands of dollars in fines. Hiring an
experienced
Salt Lake criminal defense lawyer can help give you the
best chance of achieving a positive outcome in your case.
Stephen
Howard has extensive experience defending criminal drug charges in Salt Lake
County and elsewhere in Utah. He has achieved successful results in
cases ranging from first-degree distribution charges to straight
possession cases.
Contact us today to learn how he can help you.
Penalties for Heroin Possession in Utah
As
a Schedule I controlled substance, heroin possession charges begin at
the third-degree
felony level with a potential penalty of up to five years in prison. Enhancements can be added based on the
presence in a "drug free zone" or the
intent to distribute. A
single enhancement can increase the maximum penalty from five years to
fifteen years in prison. Multiple enhancements can increase
the
penalties to a maximum of life in prison.
Defending Heroin Possession Charges in Salt Lake City, Utah
Facing criminal charges for heroin possession in Salt Lake can present
a number of issues:
Fourth Amendment search and seizure,
Fifth Amendment Miranda warnings and violations,
constructive
possession, confidential informants, and more. As an
experienced Salt Lake criminal defense lawyer, Stephen Howard can help
you understand how these issues may affect your case. And he
can help you develop the an effective strategy for defending your case.
Contact us today to
schedule an initial consultation.

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