Salt Lake Felony Defense Lawyer
A
felony conviction in Utah can result in years in prison and
thousands of dollars in fines. Beyond the courtroom, a felony
conviction can also affect your job, your right to carry or own a
weapon, your right to vote, professional licenses, and even your
ability to find a place to live. If you are facing a felony
charge, you need an experienced attorney on your side.
Salt Lake
City criminal defense lawyer Stephen Howard has defended
literally thousands of serious felony charges, achieving
real results
for his clients. He has achieved not guilty verdicts or
dismissals on felony charges including aggravated robbery, aggravated
assault, burglary, drug distribution, felony theft, white collar
crimes, and many more.
The prison term associated with a felony
conviction in Utah depends on the degree of the charge. A
first
degree felony is punishable by up to life in prison. A second
degree felony can result in up to 15 years in prison. A third
degree felony carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison.
While
probation is a possibility for most felony charges, a
judge
may still impose up to a year in jail "as a condition of probation" in
a felony case.
If you are facing felony prosecution in Salt Lake City, you need every
advantage you can get. Having an experienced
Utah criminal attorney on
your side can make all the difference.
Contact us now to
schedule an initial consultation with one of our experienced Utah defense attorneys.

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