Criminal Defense Based on Your Case and Your Priorities
Stone River Law’s criminal defense attorneys have seen serious cases from both sides. Bradley Henderson is a former Air Force prosecutor and Chief of Military Justice, and Stephen W. Howard has handled Utah felony trials and appeals since 1999. We use that experience to find the weaknesses in the government’s case and help you understand your options.
Our office is in Layton. We represent clients in Davis County and throughout Utah, from investigations before charges are filed through negotiations, motions, and trial.
We start by listening to your concerns, reviewing the allegations, and examining the available evidence. Our approach considers both the criminal case and how its outcome could affect your life.
Call 801-448-7451 or request a consultation to discuss your situation.
Criminal Cases We Handle
Our criminal defense services include:
- Felony defense
- Misdemeanor defense
- Drug charges
- Property crimes
- Violent crimes, including homicide charges
- Sex-related charges
- White-collar and financial offenses
- Military criminal matters, including courts-martial and UCMJ allegations
We also provide representation for victims and alleged victims who need advice about their rights and role in a criminal case.
Meet Your Criminal Defense Attorneys
Bradley Henderson brings more than 20 years of legal experience, including 12 years of active-duty service in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps. His practice includes criminal defense and military-law matters.
Stephen Howard has practiced law in Utah since 1999. His experience includes criminal trials, appeals, motion practice, and capital-defense work.
Our attorneys work with our legal staff to prepare cases and help clients understand what comes next. Learn more about our team approach to criminal defense.
How We Can Help
The work your case requires depends on the allegations, evidence, and stage of the proceedings. Our services may include:
- Advising you during a criminal investigation.
- Reviewing police reports, recordings, witness statements, and other evidence.
- Evaluating searches, interrogations, and potential violations of your rights.
- Preparing and arguing appropriate pretrial motions.
- Negotiating with prosecutors and explaining proposed agreements.
- Preparing for and representing you at trial.
- Evaluating options for a criminal appeal.
We represent clients in Utah district and justice courts. You do not need to wait until your first court appearance to seek advice.
Looking Beyond the Charge
Every case we take gets a full defense. We examine the evidence, challenge what should be challenged and protect your rights at every stage. But a criminal charge is rarely the whole story, so Brad and Stephen also take time to understand what was happening in your life when the charge arose.
Sometimes a case grows out of something larger, such as substance use, mental health struggles, stress at home or a difficult season of life. When that’s true, addressing it can matter as much as the court outcome. We can help you find treatment, counseling or other resources, and we’ll consider how that work fits into your case.
Taking those steps can:
- Support negotiations for outcomes such as a plea in abeyance or a reduced charge
- Give the court a fuller picture of who you are at sentencing
- Help you resolve the case, move forward and stay out of the court system
Whether and when to begin treatment is a decision we make together, with your defense in mind. Our goal is the same either way: protect you in this case and help you build a future where it doesn’t happen again.
Learn more about focusing on your future, substance use and criminal defense and mental health factors in domestic violence cases.
Options for Clearing Your Criminal Record
If your criminal case has ended, you may still have questions about your record and its effect on employment, housing, or other opportunities.
Stone River Law helps clients evaluate options that may include:
- Expungement
- 402 reductions
- Pardons
These processes serve different purposes. Our team can help you understand which options may fit your circumstances.
Talk with a Davis County Criminal Defense Attorney
Whether you are under investigation, have received a citation, or are facing an upcoming hearing, we can help you understand your next steps.
Contact Stone River Law’s Layton office to discuss the allegations, your concerns, and representation.
Call 801-448-7451 or request a consultation.