Author: Megan Fowles
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What To Do If You’ve Been Searved with a Subpoena
Served with a subpoena in Utah? Before you respond, understand your rights. This article explains what a subpoena requires, when you can object, and how to protect yourself in a…
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“Compliance” or “Completion” – When does counseling end?
When courts require “compliance” with treatment but later demand “completion,” clients can face hearings despite doing everything right. This article explains the difference, why it matters, and how lawyers and…
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Driver Licenses – Early Reinstatement in Utah
If your driver license has been suspended based on a DUI charge following an administrative hearing, Utah law provides possible early reinstatement under Utah Code section 53-3-223.
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Utah’s Sentencing Commission – HB 274 (2026)
Criminal defense attorneys do not defend crime — they defend people, families, and the integrity of the justice system itself. Utah’s HB 274 risks silencing the very voices that understand…
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Expunging Violent Felony Charges in Utah
In Utah, clearing your criminal record through expungement can provide significant benefits — from improving job prospects to restoring personal freedoms. However, the law places important limits on which convictions…
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Utah Court of Appeals Reverses DUI Conviction Over Toxicology Report
A Utah DUI conviction unraveled on appeal after judges concluded the jury should never have heard parts of the toxicology report used to secure it. The decision draws a sharp…
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What is the Effect of a Jail Release Agreement in Utah?
Jail release agreements are meant to create safety and space during a stressful moment—but they also come with serious requirements. Knowing how they work can make all the difference for…
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Spousal Privilege in Utah: What Are Your Rights as Victim?
If you’ve been subpoenaed to testify against your spouse, you’re probably overwhelmed and unsure what to do next. Can you refuse? Will you get in trouble if you don’t testify?…
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Getting You the Help You Actually Need
Our criminal defense approach recognizes that legal issues often intersect with mental health, substance use, family, and work concerns. We focus on understanding the full picture and your goals.
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Defending Democracy: The Attorneys Who Champion Justice
As a paralegal, I have the privilege of working behind the scenes with two of the best criminal defense attorneys: Stephen Howard and Bradley Henderson.