Violent Crimes Defense Lawyer - Utah Criminal Attorney
Violent crimes prosecutions are taken seriously by Utah judges and
prosecutors. When compared with
drug
crimes,
property crimes,
or
financial
crimes, many judges and prosecutors consider violent crime to
pose the greatest risk to members of the community. If you have been
charged with a violent crime in Utah, you need an experienced
criminal
defense lawyer on your side.
Contact us today for an initial
consultation.
Penalties for Violent Crime Convictions in Utah
The penalty
associated with a violent crime conviction often depends on whether or
not a weapon was involved and what injuries were caused. For example,
an
assault charge involving no injury and no weapon begins at the class B
misdemeanor
level (punishable by up to 180 days in jail and $1,900 in fines and
surcharge). If a weapon is used or threatened during the assault, the
offense becomes an
aggravated assault, a third degree
felony
(punishable by up to five years in jail and $9,500 in fines and
surcharge). If a serious injury is caused during the assault, the
offense becomes a second degree felony (punishable by up to 15 years in
prison and $19,000 in fines and surcharge). Many
homicide charges are punishable by life in prison, or even potential capital punishment.
Finding an Experienced Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer
When you are facing prosecution for a violent crime in Utah, an
experienced criminal defense attorney can make all the
difference.
Salt
Lake criminal defense attorney
Stephen
Howard has protected his clients' rights in cases including murder,
attempted murder, aggravated assault, domestic violence, and more. He
is one of only a few Utah
criminal defense lawyers
now in private practice who has successfully avoided the death penalty
for a client facing aggravated murder charges.
Contact us today to
schedule an initial case analysis and consultation with
Utah
criminal lawyer Stephen Howard.

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