Salt Lake City Criminal Lawyer - Utah Theft Defense
Attorney
Stephen Howard has extensive experience defending
Utah theft cases. During his career, he has successfully defended
thousands of serious criminal charges including theft, motor vehicle
theft, theft by deception, fraud, forgery, and many more. If
you are facing theft or other criminal charges, having an effective
Salt Lake
criminal attorney on your side can make all the difference.
Stephen Howard has a record of achieving
real results for his
clients. Call now to to schedule an initial consultation and case analysis.
Under the Utah criminal code, a theft conviction can result in jail or
prison time and thousands of dollars in fines. The level of a
theft offense typically depends on the value of the things taken.
Amounts under $1500 are typically filed as
misdemeanors. But certain items, such as a firearm or a vehicle, can result
in an automatic second-degree
felony theft charge regardless of value.
Theft
charges are also considered "enhanceable" under Utah criminal law.
That means that a new theft charge can be filed as a felony,
regardless of the value involved, if you have been twice before
convicted of theft or a related charge (e.g.
burglary or
vehicle
burglary) during the last ten years.
Having an experienced and effective attorney on your side can make all
the difference when you are facing theft charges.
Utah
criminal defense attorney
Stephen Howard understands that every case is important. He
treats his clients with the respect they deserve, and strives to offer
each client the best defense possible.
If you are facing criminal charges for theft or other offenses in the
Salt Lake area,
contact
Stephen Howard
now to see how he can help you.

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