Procedural Outline of a
Utah Felony Defense Case
The
following pages provide a general overview of the criminal court
processes involved in defending a felony case in Utah. No two criminal
cases are identical, and no web page can replace the assistance of an
experienced criminal lawyer. If you are facing prosecution for a felony or misdemeanor charge in Utah, having an experienced
criminal defense attorney on your side can make all the difference.
Based in Salt Lake City,
criminal defense attorney
Stephen Howard has successfully protected his clients' rights in
thousands of serious criminal cases ranging from murder to drug
possession, and virtually everything in between. His
track record includes not guilty verdicts, dismissals, and appellate reversals on some of the most serious charges on the books in Utah.
Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation.
Felony
and Class A Misdemeanor Case Procedure in Utah
- Felony First Appearance / Initial Appearance
- Formal
Discovery Requests
- Roll
Call / Waiver Hearing
- Preliminary
Hearing /
Waiver / Bindover
- Felony
Arraignment
- Pre-Trial
Conference
- Motion
Hearings
- Jury
or Bench Trial
- Felony
Sentencing
- Felony
Appeals - Supreme Court or Court of Appeals
- Expunging Criminal Records
Finding a Utah Criminal Defense Attorney in Salt Lake City
Defending against
felony
criminal charges in Utah requires an understanding of complex
procedural and evidentiary rules, and often inolves in-depth analysis
of various statutes and appellate case law. If you are facing criminal
prosecution for a felony or
misdemeanor charge, having the assistance of an
experienced criminal defense attorney can make all the difference.
Based in Salt Lake City,
criminal defense attorney
Stephen Howard provides legal services to clients throughout Utah. He
has successfully protected his clients' rights in thousands of serious
felony and misdemeanor criminal cases ranging from homicide to DUI, and
virtually everything in between.
Contact us to schedule an
initial consultation.

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