Is there a way to keep a
Utah shoplifting charge off my record?
Any time you are charged with a crime in Utah, you have the right to
have a
jury
trial. If you win at trial with a not guilty
verdict, no conviction will enter on your record.
Additionally, if a not guilty verdict is achieved a trial,
you may be eligible to have the entire matter (including an arrest and
charge)
expunged
from your record after 30 days.
Depending on your circumstances, a Utah
shoplifting
charge can range in severity from a minor misdemeanors to a more
serious
felony
charge. If you are facing a
misdemeanor
shoplifting charge and do not have a prior criminal record, there may
be another option for keeping a shoplifting charge off your record.
A "
plea
in abeyance" agreement can allow you to essentially earn a
dismissal of your case by complying with certain conditions imposed by
the judge. Upon full compliance with the court's orders, you
can file a motion to dismiss the entire case. Under Utah law,
you may be eligible to have the arrest
expunged
thirty days after the case is dismissed.
If you are facing shoplifting charges or other crimes in Utah, there
are many ways to deal with your case. An experienced Utah
criminal defense attorney can help you decide on the best strategy for
handling your case.
Salt
Lake City criminal defense lawyer Stephen Howard has a
track record that includes
dismissals or not guilty verdicts in cases ranging from aggravated
robbery to
DUI.
Contact us now to
schedule an initial consultation with
Utah
criminal defense lawyer Stephen Howard.

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