Salt Lake City, Utah Criminal Defense Attorney

Law Office of Harold W. Stone III

6985 Union Park Center, Ste. 205 Midvale, Utah 84047 USA

 (801) 438-3847 or (888) 340-9914

www.haroldstoneattorney.com
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Harold Stone is an experienced, aggressive attorney who practices criminal defense exclusively. From his office in Salt Lake City, he represents people from Odgen to Provo and throughout Utah.

Harold Stone's goal is to beat your charges and see you walk free with a clean record. When you are arrested, he goes to battle for you. The district attorney's office may offer a deal to get you to plead guilty. But the prosecutor is no more your friend than the police officer who arrested you. Mr. Stone argues for a dismissal of your charges, and readily takes your case to trial to fight for your acquittal. He does not advise you to accept a plea bargain unless he is absolutely certain it is in your best interests.

Mr. Stone spends as much time as necessary with each new client. He listens to your account of the criminal allegations that you face. Your informed knowledge of your criminal charges is very important to Mr. Stone. He helps you understand the reality of your situation, and puts your charges into the proper perspective.

Mr. Stone has defended people in each of the 29 counties and all eight district courts in Utah. He has also appeared in nearly all of the municipal justice courts statewide, including those in Ogden and Provo. Prosecutors, judges and court personnel throughout the state know Mr. Stone on sight and trust his work on behalf of defendants.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Obstruction of Justice & Witness Tampering; Assault & Terroristic Threats; Kidnapping; Antitrust Violations; Tax Evasion; Corporate Espionage; Insider Trading; Racketeering; Counterfeiting; Bail Hearings; Probation & Parole Violations

Practice Areas Description

- DUI

Attorney Harold Stone helps clients with all types of DUI issues, including:

DUI field sobriety tests. In Utah, you are under no legal obligation to perform any field sobriety tests.
DUI not-a-drop defense. If you are underage, any amount of alcohol in your system can result in a DUI charge and loss of your driver's license until you turn 21.
DUI metabolite defense. You can receive a DUI metabolite charge if you have any trace of illegal drugs in your system after arrest, regardless of whether you were driving under the influence.
DUI Driver's License Division hearings. You have 10 days to request a Driver's License Division (DLD) hearing after a DUI arrest or your license will be automatically suspended.
DUI chemical tests. Even if you fail a chemical test, there are still defenses available that can get your charges dismissed.

- Drug Crimes

At the Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III in Midvale, criminal defense is all we do, and much of our practice is devoted to defending drug crimes. We represent clients charged with drug crimes throughout Utah, including: Drug possession; Drug manufacturing & distribution; Prescription drugs & medical marijuana related charges; and, DUI metabolite.

- Sex Crimes

The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III works hard to clear your name. If your innocence cannot be proven, there may be mitigating circumstances that can significantly reduce your charges. The firm helps you fight sex crime charges including:

Rape and sodomy. A conviction for rape is serious, leading to several years of imprisonment and mandatory registration as a sex offender.
Statutory rape. In Utah, a 28-year-old can go to prison if convicted of having sex with a consenting 17-year-old. A boy under the age of 14 can be convicted for having sex with a girl his own age.
Prostitution and solicitation. Sting operations are common, and you can be arrested just for loitering in the wrong place.

- Internet Crimes & Child Pornography

You may have been exercising your right to look at adult sexual images on the Internet without realizing that the models were underage. Or perhaps you were ole-playing in a chat-room with a person you believed to be an adult. Still, these activities can get you charged with an Internet crime such as child pornography or child enticement. The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III knows how to help you defeat your charges.

- Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is not a specific criminal charge, but rather an enhancement of other charges. A person accused of attacking a neighbor can be charged with assault, while a man accused of slapping his ex-girlfriend might receive the charge of assault with a domestic violence enhancement. The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III understands the stress of domestic violence penalties and helps you overcome your charges.

- Obstruction of Justice & Witness Tampering

Obstruction of justice covers a wide range of actions that are not legally permitted in relation to ongoing criminal investigations. The common factor is the alleged intent to interfere with the process of criminal justice. Witness tampering is also a form of such interference. When you are charged with these crimes, the Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III provides strong defense.

- Violent Crimes

The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III provides solid defense against charges of violent crimes such as:

Murder and manslaughter. Both of these charges are felonies. However, the question of your intent to cause a death can make the difference between one or 15 years in prison if convicted.
Negligent and vehicular homicide. The definition of negligence is open to interpretation in charges of negligent homicide, and this crime may apply to a variety of situations. Vehicular homicide is specifically associated with deaths caused by negligent driving, including DUI accidents.
Assault and terroristic threats. Assault is usually a misdemeanor, but it can become a felony under certain circumstances. Terroristic threats involve only the threat of assault, but the charge can be filed even when you had no actual intent.
Weapons crimes. Utah has very relaxed gun laws, but you can still face felony weapons charges if your right to bear arms is restricted due to previous or current criminal charges.

- Theft and Property Crimes

Attorney Harold Stone represents clients charged with all types of property crimes, including: All forms of theft; Burglary & robbery; and, Criminal mischief. Utah is extremely tough on those charged with crimes against property. Burglaries and robberies are automatically considered felony offenses, and sentencing for theft depends on the value of the items that were stolen. However, these crimes are all enhanceable offenses. What this means for you is that if you have prior convictions or a weapon on you when arrested, your sentence may be enhanced from a low-level misdemeanor to a felony charge, regardless of the items' value.

- Federal Crimes

We represent clients throughout Utah in federal court on a wide variety of federal crimes, including: White collar crimes; All types of federal fraud; Kidnapping; Internet crimes & child pornography; Drug crimes; and, Violent crimes. Many cases end up in federal courts solely because criminal activity crossed state borders. Whether this resulted on the Internet or on the highway, the end result is often the same — a lengthy stay in federal prison. The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III works tirelessly to stop that from happening, and fights to protect your interests through the federal court process.

- White Collar Crime & Fraud

The term white collar crime refers to intricate crimes committed for the sole purpose of financial gain. The most common crime in this category is fraud, where a person or business deprives another of money or property through false promises, deception or misrepresentation of facts. Fraud is a serious offense, and just an allegation of fraud can ruin your career. Protect your interests by hiring an attorney with the dedication and experience to successfully handle your case. The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III represents clients involved in all types of white collar cases, including: All forms of fraud; Embezzlement; Bribery and extortion; Antitrust violations; Tax evasion; Corporate espionage; Computer hacking; Insider trading; Racketeering and RICO cases; and, Counterfeiting.

- Juvenile Law

Any parent dreads the prospect of receiving a phone call from the police station. The approach to juvenile offenses in Utah leans toward rehabilitation, but your child can still face at least a weekend in detention for a variety of offenses. If your child has been arrested, the Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III helps you get control of the situation and avoid a lengthy detention.

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