Theft Crime Attorneys in Salt Lake City

Working to Protect Your Rights in Bountiful & Beyond

Theft is a very broad descriptor that covers a wide variety of crimes in which property, goods, or services were unlawfully removed from the rightful owner's possession, and is actually considered to be one of the most common crimes committed in the state of Utah. These crimes can sometimes be defended by explaining the circumstances surrounding the property: perhaps you had permission to take the property, or you never took the property to begin with. These defenses revolve around intent. The prosecution will seek to prove you intentionally stole the property.

Fighting Back Against Shoplifting Accusations in Utah

Many people believe that if a store catches you carrying an item in a "suspicious" manner, they can arrest you for shoplifting. However, a store can only charge you with shoplifting if the item left the store. If a store employee simply assumed you were stealing and stopped you before you left the store, it's almost impossible for them to charge you with a crime.

Even a minor shoplifting crime can affect your ability to get a job in the future. Criminal accusations can imply you're not trustworthy. Our theft crime lawyers in Salt Lake City work to mitigate this risk by protecting your reputation with skilled, intelligent defense.

Different Types of Fraud Charges in Salt Lake City

"Fraud" implies that an individual purposefully performed a deception. That deception removed property or rights from another individual. Many theft by fraud crimes are considered white collar, as they do not involve violence. However, this doesn't mean the consequences are less severe.