Salt Lake Felony Defense Lawyer
A
felony conviction in Utah can result in years in prison and
thousands of dollars in fines. Beyond the courtroom, a felony
conviction can also affect your job, your right to carry or own a
weapon, your right to vote, professional licenses, and even your
ability to find a place to live. If you are facing a felony
charge, you need an experienced attorney on your side.
Salt Lake
City criminal defense lawyer Stephen Howard has defended
literally thousands of serious felony charges, achieving
real results
for his clients. He has achieved not guilty verdicts or
dismissals on felony charges including aggravated robbery, aggravated
assault, burglary, drug distribution, felony theft, white collar
crimes, and many more.
The prison term associated with a felony
conviction in Utah depends on the degree of the charge. A
first
degree felony is punishable by up to life in prison. A second
degree felony can result in up to 15 years in prison. A third
degree felony carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison.
While
probation is a possibility for most felony charges, a
judge
may still impose up to a year in jail "as a condition of probation" in
a felony case.
If you are facing felony prosecution in Salt Lake City, you need every
advantage you can get. Having an experienced
Utah criminal attorney on
your side can make all the difference.
Contact us now to
schedule an initial consultation with one of our experienced Utah defense attorneys.

Aggressive is good. Effective is better. The best defense strategy in any given criminal case can require in-depth analysis of the facts and a thorough understanding of applicable statutes, case law, and complex procedural and evidentiary rules. Having an experienced attorney on your side....
Strategy
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With decades of combined experience, our criminal defense team attorneys have the knowledge, skill, and determination to help you achieve the results you need. Facing criminal prosecution in Utah can have serious consequences. Choosing the best attorney to defend your case may be one of the most important decisions you will ever make....
Experience
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In Utah, even a "minor" misdemeanor conviction carries the potential for jail time and significant fines. A felony conviction carries the potential of lengthy prison terms and the various consequences that come with being labeled as a convicted felon. Never plead guilty without first finding out....
Consequences
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Being charged with a crime is not the same as being convicted. But just being charged can affect more than you may have imagined - jail, job, family, bills, rent or mortgage. It can feel like everything has gone wrong, and may you wonder if anything can go right. But facing criminal prosecution does not mean giving up hope....
Reasons to Hope
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