What should I do if the
police contact me and ask me to speak with them about a fraud
case?
The
Constitution gives you the right to remain silent as well as the right
to be represented by an attorney. Those two rights serve to
protect both the guilty and the innocent. Whether you believe
you
have committed a fraud or believe that you are 100% innocent, you may
still benefit from consulting with a
Utah criminal defense attorney
before deciding whether or not to speak with police. An
experienced criminal attorney can help you make an informed choice
about whether or not to exercise your
Fifth
Amendment right to remain
silent.
Some forms of fraud in Utah do not require proof of
an intent to defraud. As a result, some well-meaning and
honest
people have found themselves charged and convicted of fraud.
Understanding the elements of a
Utah
fraud charge can help you make an informed decision about
whether you should speak to police.
Utah criminal defense attorney
Stephen Howard has handled thousands of criminal cases during his
career, including communications fraud, securities fraud, welfare
fraud, and more. His
track
record speaks for itself.
Contact us today to
schedule a consultation with
Salt
Lake criminal defense lawyer Stephen Howard.

- Selected Victories
Dismissed - Contractor was charged with theft by deception for allegedly misusing customer funds and failing to complete work that had been agreed upon. A successful motion to quash on legal grounds following the bindover order at preliminary hearing resulted in a complete dismissal of all charges.
Dismissed -
Client facing first-degree felony drug distribution
charge and potential life in prison. Charges were based on allegations that client had sold drugs to an undercover police officer, then made a full confession. Successful mitigation work
resulted in negotiated offer of misdemeanor plea-in-abeyance and
ultimate dismissal of case.
Released - Client absconded for more than 10 years from felony probation with
Adult Probation and Parole. At an order to show cause hearing, prosecutor argued aggressively for prison. Based on effective mitigation efforts by the defense, the judge agreed to release client without further jail.
Not Guilty - Client was charged with residential felony burglary and theft charges. Effective cross-examination of alleged victim at preliminary hearing resulted in an admission by the alleged victim that the charges were based on a false report to police, made for the purpose of getting revenge against the defendant. Case was dismissed outright.

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