Utah Stalking Attorney - Salt Lake Criminal Lawyer
A criminal stalking charge in Utah can be filed either as a
misdemeanor
or a
felony,
depending on the case circumstances. The penalties for stalking can
include prison time and thousands of
dollars in fines. If you are facing criminal charges in Utah, an
experienced
criminal defense
attorney
can ensure that your rights are protected. Based in Salt Lake City,
Stephen Howard has successfully defended stalking cases and other
criminal charges throughout Utah. If you are facing criminal charges,
you need a lawyer with real experience, and a record of
achieving
real results.
Contact us today for an
initial consultation.
Elements of a Criminal Stalking Charge in Utah
The Utah criminal code provides for criminal penalties against a person
who intentionally or knowingly violates a court's civil stalking
injunction. But criminal stalking charges can also apply without a
pre-existing stalking injunction if a prosecuting attorney can present
evidence that the person "intentionally or knowingly engages in a
course of conduct
directed at a specific person and knows or should know that the course
of conduct would cause a reasonable person: (a) to fear for the
person's own safety or the safety of a third person; or (b) to suffer
other emotional distress."
Penalties for a Stalking Conviction in Utah
Under most conditions, stalking will be filed as a class A
misdemeanor,
punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine and
surcharge of almost $5,000. Stalking can become a third
degree
felony,
punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine and
surcharge of nearly $10,000 if a person has a prior stalking
conviction, previously committed another felony against the currently
alleged stalking victim, or has violated a permanent stalking
injunction. Stalking can be charged as a second degree
felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine and surcharge
of close to $20,0000, if the person has two prior stalking convictions,
or uses a dangerous weapon or other means or force likely to cause
death or serious bodily injury in committing the crime of stalking.
Stalking can also be considered a
domestic
violence crime.
Finding a Criminal Defense Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
Any criminal case is serious. If you are facing criminal
prosecution for stalking or other crimes, you need an
experienced Utah
criminal
defense lawyer on your side.
Contact
us
today to schedule an initial consultation with
Salt
Lake criminal
defense attorney Stephen Howard.

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