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.

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