Vehicle Burglary in Utah - Criminal Lawyer Salt Lake
Vehicle burglary in Utah begins as a class A misdemeanor charge. But it
is often accompanied by charges of
theft,
criminal mischief,
or
possession
of burglary tools. Stephen
Howard is an
experienced Utah
criminal
defense lawyer based in Salt
Lake City who defends vehicle burglary charges and other criminal
defense
cases throughout Utah. He has a record of achieving real
results for his clients.
Contact us today for an
initial consultation and case analysis.
Elements of a Vehicle Burglary Charge in Utah
Vehicle
burglary is defined under the Utah criminal code as follows: "Any
person who unlawfully enters any vehicle with the intent to commit a
felony or theft is guilty of a burglary of a vehicle." The
term
"enters" is given a broad definition. Breaking a window and
reaching into the vehicle, or even just reaching a hand through an
already
open window, meets the "enters" requirement under the vehicle burglary
statute.
Consequences of a Utah Conviction for Vehicle Burglary
As a class A
misdemeanor in Utah,
vehicle burglary is punishable by up to 365 days in jail and almost $5,000 in
fines and surcharges. But a vehicle burglary charge is often accompanied by
other charges including
theft or
possession
of burglary tools. The addition of these two
charges can easily double the maximum potential sentence.
Finding a Criminal Defense Lawyer in Salt Lake City Utah
If you are facing vehicle burglary charges in Utah, you need
an attorney on your side who has a record of achieving
real results for his
clients. Based in
Salt
Lake City,
Stephen Stephen Howard has successfully defended thousands of serious
criminal cases during his career. His record includes not guilty
verdicts, dismissals, and reversals on appeal for some of the most
serious criminal charges on the books in Utah.
Contact
us now to learn how Utah
criminal lawyer Stephen Howard can help you.

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