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Attorney Stephen Howard
Utah attorney Stephen Howard graduated with honors from the Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark School of Law. His academic honors include...
June 25, 2024
Attorney Brad Henderson
Bradley Henderson – As a decorated military veteran, his experience as a United States Air Force JAG officer has given Bradley Henderson a breadth...
June 6, 2024
Utah Appellate Rule Updates – 11 & 22
The Utah Supreme Court has approved certain revisions to Rule 11 and Rule 22 of the Utah Rules of Appellate Procedure. The amendments affect the...
February 23, 2024
Interlocutory Appeals in Utah Criminal Cases
An interlocutory appeal is one that is filed prior to a final judgment is entered. In most criminal cases, this will mean filing a petition for...
January 23, 2024
General Intent or Specific Intent in Utah Criminal Cases
The terms “general intent” and “specific intent” are used commonly in discussing the mens rea (mental state) elements of...
January 5, 2024
Attorney Resources – Utah Criminal Defense
The resources and guides provided here are intended for use by criminal defense attorneys practicing in Utah’s district courts and justice...
November 20, 2023
Utah Code 76-3-402 – Amended 2023
House Bill 174 made significant changes to Utah Code section 76-3-402 affect individual eligibility for a reduction in the level and severity of a...
November 19, 2023
Collateral Consequences in Utah Criminal Cases
Focusing on the immediate and direct consequences that are possible when a criminal sentencing hearing is approaching is important. However,...
November 19, 2023
Discovery Demands in Utah Criminal Cases
“Discovery” refers to evidence, information, and other materials that are exchanged between the parties in a pending court case....
November 19, 2023
Property Damage and Criminal Mischief
In 2023, the Legislature enacted a new section of the Utah Code – section 76-6-106.1 governing the crime of “property damage or...
September 22, 2023
Limited Appearances in Utah Criminal Cases
Rule 75 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure governs the filing of a “limited” appearance of counsel, even in criminal cases. Because...
September 12, 2023
Utah DUI Defense – Resources & Tools
Defense Stock Templates for Initial Case/Court Filings Case Law Updates – Appellate Court Decisions and Analysis Other Utah Courts –...
July 11, 2023
Utah Uniform Fine Schedule / Bail Schedule 2023
Previously known as the Uniform Bail Schedule, the document below provides guidance to judges (and prosecutors) in determining an appropriate dollar...
July 11, 2023