Author: Stephen Howard
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Pen v. Sword – First Amendment Rights
The Pen Gives Greater Strength in the Long-Run It is said that the pen is mightier than the sword. Is that way of thinking evidenced by the ordering of the…
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Stalking Injunction – Burden of Proof
The process of obtaining a civil stalking injunction in Utah can involve formal evidentiary hearings with the presentation of witness testimony and other evidence. Depending on the procedural status of…
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Impeachment of a President – 1868
The term “impeachment” is commonly misunderstood as being synonymous with removal from office. As used in the Constitution, impeachment refers to a formal accusation of misconduct. Following the issuance of…
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“To Support and Defend the Constitution”
Each officer and each enlisted member of the armed forces takes an oath to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” Many…
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Living Trusts Attorney in Davis County
A living trust and a last will and testament can form the foundation of a complete estate plan in Utah. A living trust is not a substitute for a will.…
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Not Red. Not Blue. Just United.
Studies have shown that even a random color assignment can dramatically affect how one person views another – based just on the other person’s randomly assigned color. Psychologists took a…
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Eyewitness Reliability in Criminal Cases
Eyewitness reliability involves more than just determining whether a witness is honest. Utah criminal jury trials often involve honest witnesses who are simply wrong.
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Utah Felony Defense
Criminal charges in Utah with a maximum penalty in excess of one year in prison are considered felonies. In addition to prison time, a felony conviction can also have collateral…
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Equal Protection and Chicken Eggs
The Fourteenth Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees each person equal protection under the law.
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Bail Bond & Release Options in Utah
A person facing criminal charges in Utah will normally have a constitutionally guaranteed right to have a reasonable bail amount set by the court. Posting a cash bail is just…