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Sandy City Justice Court Information

The Sandy City Justice Court has jurisdiction over class C and class B misdemeanor charges that occur within the borders of Sandy City, Utah. This includes things as minor as a speeding ticket, and as serious as DUI, theft, domestic violence, and some drug charges. A class B misdemeanors can be punished by up to 180 days in the Salt Lake County jail; a class C misdemeanor carries the possibility of 90 days in jail.

In addition to fines and potential jail time, consequences of a justice court conviction can include losing your driver's license or your right to own and possess firearms. Some justice court convictions can also serve as the basis for a felony enhancement for subsequent charges. So even though it is "just" a misdemeanor, cases here need to be taken seriously too.

Contact Information for the Sandy Justice Court

Judge Paul C. Farr presides in the Sandy City Justice Court. The court is located in the former Sandy District Court building, near the Sandy City Hall.

The physical and mailing address for the Sandy City Justice Court is 210 W. Sego Lilly Dr. (10000 S.), Sandy, UT 84070. The phone number for the court is 801-568-7160. The court's fax number is 801-568-7166.

Criminal Defense Attorney for Sandy, Utah

The best time to talk to an attorney about your case is before you go to court. Stephen Howard is an experienced Utah criminal defense attorney with a record of achieving real results for his clients. He has achieved dismissals or not guilty verdicts on charges ranging from aggravated robbery to domestic violence.

With offices centrally located in Salt Lake City, Mr. Howard provides criminal defense services to clients in the Sandy City Justice Court and in other district and justice courts throughout Utah.

Contact us now to schedule an initial consultation.

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Dismissed - Charges of insurance fraud were brought when investigators found reason to believe that client's claim of injury was fraudulent. Client was seen kicking a soccer ball, and investigators concluded that the injury claim was false. By obtaining medical records and other administrative records, and by pointing out to the prosecutor that the alleged injury interferred with the client's ability to lift - not his ability to kick a ball - the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case.
Dismissed on Appeal - DUI case was dismissed after a successful appeal where the Utah Court of Appeals reversed the trial court's denial of the defense motion to suppress. Without the suppressed evidence, the prosecutor acknowledged that they did not have sufficient evidence to proceed to trial and the case was dismissed.
Felony Reduced - Client with prior felony conviction was granted a 402 reduction to the misdemeanor level over the objection of the prosecutor. Based on information provided to the court in support of the defense motion, the judge ruled in favor of the defense.
Not Guilty - Client was charged with residential felony burglary and theft charges. Effective cross-examination of alleged victim at preliminary hearing resulted in an admission by the alleged victim that the charges were based on a false report to police, made for the purpose of getting revenge against the defendant. Case was dismissed outright.

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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

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In Salt Lake City, call 801-449-1409.
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