Salt Lake Criminal Defense Lawyer - Utah Drug Possession Attorney
If you are facing drug charges in Salt Lake City, Utah, you could be
sentenced to extended jail or prison time and thousands of
dollars
in fines.
Stephen Howard has extensive experience dealing with drug
charges in Salt Lake County courts. As one of only a few
Salt Lake
criminal defense attorneys with substantial experience
working inside the Salt Lake felony
drug court system,
he is uniquely qualified to help clients charged with drug possession
in Salt Lake.
Possession of most common drugs ("controlled substances") can be filed
as a
third degree
felony,
punishable by up to five years in prison and over
$9,000 in fines and surcharge. A
drug
possession charge in
Salt Lake City can also be enhanced based on proximity to a "
drug
free
zone." Since the Salt Lake metropolitan area is so
densely
populated, drug
free zones cover most of the county. An enhancement for drug
possession in a drug free zone can increase the
maximum sentence
for simple possession to 15 years in prison and $19,000 in fines and
surcharge.
Whether you intend to take your case all the way to trial, or you are
looking for help in dealing with addiction, Stephen Howard has the
experience, knowledge, and skill to help you achieve the results you
need. He has successfully defended literally thousands of
serious criminal charges during his career as a
Utah criminal defense lawyer.
His
track record
speaks for itself.

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