Utah Criminal Harassment Lawyer - Salt Lake Criminal Attorney
Under
the Utah criminal code, "a person is guilty of
harassment if,
with intent to frighten or harass another, he communicates a written or
recorded threat to commit any violent felony." Criminal harassment is a
relatively rare criminal charge in Utah, separate and different from
the more commonly charged
electronic communications harassment or
telephone harassment.
If you are facing criminal charges in Utah, it is vital to have an
experienced criminal defense lawyer
to ensure that your rights are protected. Based in Salt Lake City,
Stephen Howard has achieved dismissals, not guilty verdicts, and
appellate reversals in some of the most serious
felony and
misdemeanor criminal charges on the books in Utah.
Contact us today for an initial consultation.
Consequences of a Criminal Harassment Conviction in Utah
A conviction for a single count of criminal harassment in Utah can result in 180 days in
jail and substantial
fines. Although the charge is typically filed as a misdemeanor, it is often accompanied by other related charges.
Criminal harassment can also be classified as a
domestic
violence
offense, depending on who the alleged victim of the offense is.
Domestic violence convictions can carry additional consequences,
including loss of the right to own or possess a firearm, and mandatory
domestic violence counseling as a condition of probation.
Finding a Criminal Lawyer in Utah

Stephen Howard is an experienced
Utah
criminal defense lawyer
with a record of achieving real
results for clients. Based in Salt Lake City, Mr. Howard provides legal services to clients throughout Utah. If you have
been
charged with criminal harassment or other crimes, you need an
experienced attorney on your side.
Contact us today to
schedule an initial consultation with
Salt
Lake criminal attorney Stephen Howard.
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