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Riverton City Justice Court - Criminal Defense Lawyer Utah

If you are facing charges in the Riverton City Justice Court, you should have an experienced Utah criminal defense attorney to help you get the best result possible. Justice courts can and do impose sentences that include jail and heavy fines for minor misdemeanor convictions. Stephen Howard has successfully represented thousands of clients on charges ranging from aggravated murder to DUI and just about everything in between. His record of results speaks for itself.

The Riverton City Justice Court has jurisdiction over class B and class C misdemeanor offenses that occur within the Riverton City boundaries. Class B misdemeanors are punishable by up to 180 days in jail. Class C misdemeanors are punishable by up to 90 days in jail. Typical charges handled by the Riverton City Justice Court include DUI, domestic violence, assault, theft, criminal mischief, marijuana possession, drug paraphernalia, and traffic offenses.

The Riverton City Justice Court is located at 12830 S. Redwood Rd, Riverton, UT 84065. Court clerks can be reached at 801-208-3131 Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Friday from 8:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m. The Riverton City Justice Court is presided over by Judge Gregory Bown.

Even minor misdemeanor charges should be taken seriously. Contact us now to schedule an initial consultation.

Selected Victories
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.
Dismissed - Minor in possession charge (MIP) was dismissed by prosecutor when defense analysis demonstrated that the police had failed to obtain necessary evidence against client. Police had raided a large party involving underage drinking. Several individuals were charged, but police did not obtain evidence showing that client had personally consumed or possessed alcohol. Case was dismissed.
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.
Dismissed - Client facing first-degree felony charge and possible life in prison for child kidnapping. Full defense analysis of the case revealed critical legal flaws in the prosecution's case. When confronted with the defense legal analysis, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case outright without trial.

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