Utah Fraud Defense - Salt Lake Criminal Attorney
Criminal fraud charges in Utah can result in
felony
convictions and
substantial prison time.While fraud is often considered to be a "white
collar" crime, prosecutors can pursue these charges aggressively, and
the penalties can be severe.
Based in Salt Lake City, Stephen Howard is an experienced
Utah
criminal defense attorney
who has successfully defended the rights of his clients in fraud
cases ranging from securities fraud to unemployment insurance fraud. He
has a record of achieving
real results in serious felony and misdemeanor criminal cases.
Contact us today to arrange
for a confidential attorney consultation.
Fraud Crimes in Utah
Criminal fraud charges in Utah range from
sophisticated investment scams or Ponzi schemes to relatively simple
cases of false insurance claims. Utah's
criminal code includes several statutes that address specific types of
fraud:
communications fraud,
credit
card fraud (financial transaction card
offenses),
identity fraud,
insurance fraud,
public assistance fraud,
unemployment
insurance fraud, and securities fraud. Each of these charges
involves different elements and can present unique issues.
Penalties for a Utah Fraud Conviction
Fraud charges in Utah can be filed on either the felony or misdemeanor
level. In many cases, the level of the offense will be based on the
value of the
property or money a person obtains or attempts to
obtain. Amounts
of $5,000 or more can be filed as second degree felonies, with possible
prison time of up to 15 years. Amounts over $1,500 but less
than
$5,000 can be filed as third degree felonies punishable by up to 5
years in prison. Lesser amounts can be filed as misdemeanors.
In
addition to possible prison time, a conviction for fraud can have
devastating impacts on your job and career prospects as well as the
respect of neighbors, family, and friends. Even if you are acquitted,
simply being formally accused of criminal fraud can have a lasting
impact on your life.
Finding a Utah Criminal Lawyer in Salt Lake City

If you are facing fraud charges, the best chance of success comes when
you have an
experienced Utah
criminal attorney on your
side. Based in Salt Lake City,
criminal
defense lawyer Stephen Howard offers
legal services to clients throughout Utah.
Contact
us now to schedule
an initial consultation and case analysis.
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