Salt Lake City Theft Crime Attorney
Have you been charged with a theft crime?
Being charged with a theft crime could be a frightening experience. If you or a loved one is in this situation, you need the assistance of a Salt Lake City theft crime lawyer. The best way to protect your rights is to retain legal counsel for your defense. At the first indication that you are suspected of a serious theft crime, it is important to consult a knowledgeable theft crime defense attorney from Zabriskie Law Firm who will advise how the case will be defended in court. Contact our firm at once, and get legal representation -- prior to engaging in answering any questions. Investigators may say they wish to help you, but their job is to find evidence, so you must avoid speaking about the case or answering questions until your attorney is present.
Theft Crime Lawyer in Salt Lake City
Theft is when a person takes the property of another without authorization and with the intent to permanently deprive the other person of that property. Under state laws, theft could be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending upon the circumstances and the value of the property. A person may inadvertently appear to have broken the law without the intent to do so, such as walking out of a commercial enterprise in error with some item. In other cases, there are extenuating circumstances that can help the defense.
An experienced criminal defense lawyer can, by presenting the correct sequence of events and information to a prosecutor, often get charges dropped completely or reduced by exposing the truth of a lack of intent before the matter goes to court, depending upon the evidence surrounding the criminal charges. Our legal team has assisted clients accused of all types of theft including the following:
No matter how serious your case may appear, having an experienced defense attorney from our firm on your side can lead to a better outcome in the case. There are often details in the case discovered by our legal team that can lead to a "not guilty" verdict, reduced charge or even a dismissal of the charge. With 50 years of combined legal experience and over 400 jury trial victories, you can be assured that your rights are protected by a defense team that is aggressive and prepared to fight for you.
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