Salt Lake Criminal Defense Attorney - Kidnapping
A conviction for kidnapping in Utah can result in a many years in
prison and thousands of dollars in fines. When
facing serious felony charges in Utah, you need an experienced criminal
lawyer on your side. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah
criminal defense lawyer
Stephen Howard has successfully defended clients on thousands of
serious
criminal charges including kidnapping, homicide,
aggravated
robbery,
aggravated
burglary, and many more.Under Utah criminal law, kidnapping begins as a second degree felony punishable by up to fifteen years in prison. Under certain conditions, the charge can be enhanced to aggravated kidnapping which can result in a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole ("LWOP").
A criminal charge of kidnapping in Utah can be supported by proof that a defendant detained or restrained another person against their will and without legal authority for a substantial period of time or under circumstances that exposed the victim to a risk of injury.
Salt Lake criminal attorney Stephen Howard has successfully defended kidnapping and many other serious felony charges during his career. He is well qualified to help you get the results you need.
Contact us now to schedule an initial consultation to see what our criminal defense team can do for you.
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Not Guilty - Client was charged with aggravated assault for allegedly pointing handgun at and threatening another driver during a road rage incident. Defense investigation and analysis, combined with effective cross-examination at trial indicated the alleged victim was the initial aggressor and suported client's self-defense claim. Jury acquitted client at trial.
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charge and potential life in prison. Charges were based on allegations that client had sold drugs to an undercover police officer, then made a full confession. Successful mitigation work
resulted in negotiated offer of misdemeanor plea-in-abeyance and
ultimate dismissal of case.
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.
Dismissal - Client was charged with first-degree felony home burglary and facing potential life in prison. Defense analysis revealed flaws in prosecutor's case which led to abeyance agreement intended to lead to a full dismissal of the case.
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Serving Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Utah, Cache, Tooele, Summit, Box Elder, and Wasatch Counties, and all of Utah.
Attorney Stephen Howard practices as part of the Canyons Law Group, LLC and Stephen W. Howard, PC.
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.
Stephen W. Howard, PC
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.
Stephen W. Howard, PC
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