Facing a felony charge, no matter what the crime, is very serious. If you are convicted, there are certain consequences you can face. Overall, you can lose many of your basic rights in addition to dealing with serious penalties. Employment If you are convicted of a felony, you may later find it difficult to get […]

The holidays can be an extremely busy time for many people in Utah, and the rush to get to family events often leads to some fast driving and an increased chance of people being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Even safe drivers can still find themselves involved in crashes caused by other negligent drivers. […]

An arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol in Utah can be incredibly distressing, but you need to remember that an arrest is not the same as a conviction. A prosecutor still needs to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and this burden of proof is the highest possible burden […]

During the holidays, many of us will spend times with our family members at homes that may also include beloved family pets, but animals are not always especially welcoming of people they view as strangers. The result can often be a number of people possibly being bitten by dogs and suffering serious injuries. When you […]

Any time you or a loved one suffers injury in an accident, that is a scary and difficult time. You need to focus on yourself or your loved one and recovering from injury. Provo personal injury lawyers know how to make that experience less scary and less difficult. Most businesses and people have insurance that […]

In Utah, there are specific laws regarding drinking and driving. The state uses the terms “driving under the influence” (DUI). It’s important to understand the legal limit and the consequences of receiving a DUI conviction. Legal Limits Utah’s legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is somewhat different from most states as it is 0.05 percent instead […]

If you’ve ever received a traffic ticket, you can understand how frustrating they are to handle. Though traffic stops happen when you don’t expect to be caught speeding, it is important to keep track of them. If you get too many tickets, you run the risk of getting your license revoked. Provo UT traffic violation […]

Now that the dog days of summer are behind us and snow will soon be on the ground, you need to protect yourself and know how to secure compensation if you are involved in an ATV accident in the snow. Here are a few of the steps you should take if you injure your head, […]

The holidays are a time of great joy and fulfillment, but it’s also a time frame that amps up the possibility of finding yourself in need of legal assistance and guidance. How do you stay safe this holiday season? What should you do if something does go terribly wrong? Howard Lewis & Petersen understand that […]

When you have lost a loved one in an accident, your world is turned upside down. Along with shock from the sudden loss, you are also wondering if the accident could have been prevented. Unfortunately, in many situations, the answer is yes. Whether it is an auto accident, work-related accident, or other situation, many factors […]