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Procedural Outline of a Utah Misdemeanor Case

Defending against a misdemeanor criminal charge in Utah can be a complicated process. Various evidentiary and procedural rules, complex statutes, and a broad array of applicable appellate case law must be considered in formulating an effective defense strategy. The following pages are intended to provide a general overview of misdemeanor criminal case procedure in Utah.

If you are facing prosecution for a misdemeanor or felony crime, having the assistance of an experienced Utah criminal defense attorney can ensure that your rights are protected and can give you the best chance of a successful outcome to your case. Based in Salt Lake City, Stephen Howard provides legal services to clients throughout Utah. His track record includes not guilty verdicts, dismissals, and appellate reversals on some of the most serious crimes on the books in Utah. Contact us today to arrange for an initial consultation.

Misdemeanor Case Procedure in Utah

  • Arraignment 
  • Discovery Requests
  • Bail or Bond Hearing
  • Pre-Trial Conference
  • Motion Hearings
  • Bench Trial or Jury Trial
  • Sentencing Hearing
  • Appeals - Justice Court or District Court
  • Expungement of Criminal Records
 

Finding the Right Utah Criminal Defense Attorney

Choosing a defense attorney to handle your criminal case can be most important decision you make. As an experienced criminal defense lawyer, Stephen Howard has protected clients' rights in thousands of serious felony and misdemeanor cases in Utah.

Contact us today to schedule an initial consultation. See what experience can do for you.


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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.

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