Utah Criminal Defense FAQ II
- Can I lose my driver license for conviction on possession/consumption of alcohol by a minor in Utah?
- What should I do if a police detective wants to interview me about a crime?
- Can I be charged for having a gun in my car if police also find marijuana?
- Is a marijuana DUI charge more serious than a regular alcohol DUI in Utah?
- Can I be charged with drug possession in Utah if someone else has already taken the blame?
- What should I do if I get a DUI citation in Utah?
- Can I say no if a police officer asks to search my car?
- Can I be charged with shoplifting in Utah for something a friend stole?
- Can I be given immunity if I am forced to testify in a Utah criminal case?
- What possible enhancements can apply to a Utah DUI charge?
- How long does it take to get my criminal record expunged in Utah?
- What happens if a victim fails to appear in court to testify in a Utah criminal case?
- Can a Utah shoplifting case be dismissed if I accidentally took something from a store?
- Can I be charged with possession in Utah if a passenger brings drugs into may car?
- Can I handle my criminal case without traveling to Utah if I live out of state?
- Do I need an attorney at an arraignment hearing in a Utah criminal case?
- How long will someone be in jail for a probation violation in Utah?
- Do Utah criminal defense attorneys offer payment plans and options?
- Is there a way to keep a Utah shoplifting charge off my record?
- What can happen if I am caught stealing from my employer in Utah?
- Can I be charged with DUI in Utah if I am on private property?l
- Can criminal charges be dismissed in Utah after a judge dismisses the case?
- How long can police keep a criminal investigation open in Utah?
- Can I be charged with DUI in Utah if I am not driving?
- What can I do to clean my criminal record in Utah?
- Can I be pulled over for driving below the speed limit?
- Can a police officer in Utah refuse to let me see evidence he says proves I am guilty?
- Can I still choose to hire an attorney if I originally told the judge I would represent myself in a Utah criminal case?
- Can police search a vehicle just because the driver has a prior drug conviction?
- Can I keep an employer from seeing my felony conviction in Utah?
- Are synthetic cannabinoids (spice) legal in Utah?
- Do I have to give my name to a police officer if asked?
- Can I be convicted for attempting to commit a crime I did not complete?
- How is conspiracy to commit a crime charged in Utah?
- What is a charge of criminal solicitation in Utah?
- Will my driver license be suspended for custodial interference conviction?
- Does Salt Lake County Pre-Trial Services cost taxpayers too much?
- Are polygraph examination results admissible in a Utah criminal case?
- What is the definition of "possession" in a Utah drug case?
- How much good time can I earn on a jail sentence?
- What are my rights during a consensual police encounter in Utah?
- Should I plead guilty at arraignment in a Utah criminal case?
- Can I plead not guilty in an Ogden criminal case if I really am guilty?
- Do I need to request a DLD hearing for a DUI citation if I have an out-of-state driver license?
- Can an attorney present evidence from a witness who is lying?
- Can a judge impose more than a year jail for a misdemeanor conviction?
- Is spanking a child treated as "child abuse" under Utah criminal law?
- What do I do if I am prosecuted for DUI in Ogden or Weber County?
- Can I lose my driver license for a criminal conviction that doesn't involve a vehicle?
- Can a prosecutor represent a victim's rights in a Utah criminal case?
- Can I get good legal advice for criminal defense in a live online chat?
- Does the 2018 Utah medical marijuana initiative affect a person already on probation?
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Dismissed - Contractor was charged with theft by deception for allegedly misusing customer funds and failing to complete work that had been agreed upon. A successful motion to quash on legal grounds following the bindover order at preliminary hearing resulted in a complete dismissal of all charges.
Dismissed - Minor in possession charge (MIP) was dismissed by prosecutor when defense analysis demonstrated that the police had failed to obtain necessary evidence against client. Police had raided a large party involving underage drinking. Several individuals were charged, but police did not obtain evidence showing that client had personally consumed or possessed alcohol. Case was dismissed.
Released - Client absconded for more than 10 years from felony probation with
Adult Probation and Parole. At an order to show cause hearing, prosecutor argued aggressively for prison. Based on effective mitigation efforts by the defense, the judge agreed to release client without further jail.
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charged with aggravated robbery and facing life in prison. Full case analysis and consultation with client allowed the development of a strong defense strategy. Effective cross-examination of the alleged victim at the preliminary hearing resulted in an outright dismissal of all charges by the judge.
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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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