West Jordan Aggravated
Arson - Utah
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Under Utah law, the
crime of aggravated arson can be charged "if by means of fire or
explosives" a person "intentionally and unlawfully damages: (a) a
habitable structure; or (b) any structure or vehicle when any person
not a participant in the offense is in the structure or vehicle."
A conviction for aggravated arson in Utah can result in a
sentence of life in prison. Hiring the right
Utah criminal defense lawyer can give you the best chance of a positive outcome in your case.
Serious charges like aggravated arson often entail complex
factors requiring an
experienced criminal defense attorney. Stephen Howard has successfully
defended some of
the
most serious criminal charges on the books in Utah, including
arson,
murder,
kidnapping,
robbery,
and many more. His
track
record speaks for itself.
As an experienced criminal defense attorney based in
Salt
Lake City, Stephen Howard is pleased to offer legal services
to clients throughout Utah. He has extensive experience in
the West Jordan and Salt Lake area courts. If you are facing
charges of aggravated arson or other crimes in Utah,
contact us now to schedule
an initial consultation.

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Dismissed -
Client facing first-degree felony drug distribution
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.
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.
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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Utah,
Cache,
Tooele,
Summit,
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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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