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
Not Guilty - Client was charged with aggravated assault for allegedly pointing handgun at and threatening another driver during a road rage incident. Defense investigation and analysis, combined with effective cross-examination at trial indicated the alleged victim was the initial aggressor and suported client's self-defense claim. Jury acquitted client at trial.
Dismissed on Appeal - DUI case was dismissed after a successful appeal where the Utah Court of Appeals reversed the trial court's denial of the defense motion to suppress. Without the suppressed evidence, the prosecutor acknowledged that they did not have sufficient evidence to proceed to trial and the case was dismissed.
Felony Reduced - Client with prior felony conviction was granted a 402 reduction to the misdemeanor level over the objection of the prosecutor. Based on information provided to the court in support of the defense motion, the judge ruled in favor of the defense.
Not Guilty - Client was charged with second-degree felony residential burglary and facing potential prison time. Investigation by the defense revealed multiple witnesses, missed by police and prosecutors, who supported client's claim of innocence. At trial, the jury returned a "not guilty" verdict on all charges.

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Jail time, prison time, thousands of dollars in fines, and the lifetime collateral consequences of having a criminal conviction on your record - all of these and more are at stake when you are facing criminal prosecution in Utah. Understanding what is at risk is critical. Even so-called "minor" misdemeanor cases can have serious consequences....
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Being charged with a crime is not the same as being convicted. But just being charged can affect more than you may have imagined - jail, job, family, bills, rent or mortgage. It can feel like everything has gone wrong, and may you wonder if anything can go right. But facing criminal prosecution does not mean giving up hope....
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