Burglary & Robbery

Aggressive defense for serious offenses

If you have been charged with burglary or robbery, you need to act now to protect your future. Unlike theft, burglary and robbery are felony offenses in Utah carrying severe penalties if you are convicted. You need a dedicated defense attorney to help protect your rights, beat your charges and secure your freedom. At the Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III in Midvale, criminal defense is all we do, and we have the knowledge and experience to protect your future.

Burglary

Burglary is defined as the unlawful entry or remaining in a building with the intent to commit a felony, theft or assault. However, no theft has to occur in order for you to be charged with burglary. Burglary is also an enhanceable offense, and your potential sentence heavily depends on aggravating factors. For example, breaking into someone's dwelling enhances your charge to a second-degree felony, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in jail. If you were in possession of a dangerous weapon or assaulted someone during the course of the alleged burglary, your sentence may be increased to aggravated burglary, which is a first-degree felony that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Robbery

Robbery involves the taking of another person’s property through the use or threat of force with the intent to permanently deprive that person of their possession. Robbery is also a felony offense that is enhanceable if aggravating circumstances are present during the course of the crime.

Aggravating circumstances for robbery include:

  • The use or threat of use of a dangerous weapon
  • Causing substantial bodily injury
  • Stealing or attempting to steal a motor vehicle

If convicted of aggravated robbery, you can be sentenced to life in prison. Don't let this happen to you.

Salt Lake City lawyer defending clients throughout Utah

Attorney Harold Stone knows what it takes to win your case. Mr. Stone provides you with a vigorous defense aimed at proving your innocence, and works hard to get your charges reduced or dismissed. As a criminal defense lawyer in Salt Lake City, Mr. Stone aggressively attacks every element of the prosecution’s case to eliminate the evidence against you and secure your freedom.

You can beat your charges. Put your trust in Harold Stone.

Call 1-801-913-7055 today, or contact the firm online to find out what Harold Stone can do for you.