Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer - Terroristic Threats
Calling in a bomb threat, even as a prank, could result in
felony
criminal
charges with serious penalties. Stephen
Howard is an
experienced
and effective
criminal
defense lawyer in Utah who has represented thousands of
clients facing
serious criminal charges. If you have
been accused of making a threat of terrorism or other criminal charge,
contact us now to schedule an initial consultation.
Punishment for Conviction for Terroristic Threats in Utah
A
criminal charge for making terroristic threats in Utah can result in a
conviction at the second degree felony level, punishable by a
possible 15 year prison term and up to $19,000 in fines
and surcharge. In addition to these penalties, Utah courts can also
require someone convicted of making a
threat of terrorism to pay all costs incurred in responding to the
threat. This can include the costs incurred by government
agencies, private businesses, or individuals - potentially many
thousands of dollars..
Elements of a Threat of Terrorism Charge in Utah
Under Utah
criminal law, the criminal offense of "threat of terrorism" is committed
if a person makes a threat to "commit any offense involving bodily
injury, death, or substantial property damage" by use of a weapon of
mass destruction or a hoax weapon of mass destruction." A
criminal charge of "threat of terrorism" can also be supported by
evidence that a person acted with the intent to "intimidate or coerce a
civilian population or to influence or affect the conduct of a
government or a unit of government" or the intent to "prevent or
interrupt the occupation of a building or a portion of a building, a
place to which the public has access."
To obtain a criminal
conviction for making a threat of terrorism, a prosecutor does not have
to prove that the defendant attempted to carry out the threat or even
that the defendant was capable of carrying out the threat. Mere communication of such a threat, even a
threat intended as a prank, could result in serious criminal charges.
Finding the Right Utah Criminal Defense Attorney
Each criminal case is unique. Finding the right criminal defense attorney for your case can help give you the
best chance of successfully defending your case.
Based in
Salt
Lake City,
criminal defense attorney Sephen
Howard has a
track
record of achieving
real results
for his clients. If you are facing criminal prosecution for
making a threat of terrorism
or other criminal charges,
contact
us now to learn how an experienced criminal lawyer can make
the difference in defending your case.

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