Theft

Theft defense attorney serving Salt Lake City, Provo & Ogden

Utah takes protecting its citizens very seriously, and its laws concerning theft reflect that. Utah heavily punishes theft offenses, with sentences ranging from Class B misdemeanors to second-degree felonies. Theft crimes are also enhanceable offenses. If there are aggravating factors present in your case, such as weapon possession, prior convictions or threats made, your sentence may dramatically increase in severity.

Theft crimes are serious offenses, and you need a serious lawyer to defend your rights. The Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III is dedicated to providing clients throughout Utah with the best possible defense.

Know your rights and defeat your charges

Attorney Harold Stone defends clients throughout Utah charged with all theft-related offenses, including:

  • Credit card fraud & forged checks
  • Wrongful appropriation
  • Theft by extortion
  • Theft by deception
  • Theft of lost or mislaid property

A theft occurs when a person takes another person’s property without permission in a way that deprives the owner of possession. Theft can also include the taking of a person’s money, services, labor — or even that person’s identity — through the use of force, extortion, or deception.

However, the intent to take that property must be present, and many theft cases are dismissed because “thieves” mistakenly took property that they thought belonged to them. For example, a person could be charged with theft for taking a coat that strongly resembled his or her own coat, but actually belonged to another person. This is called a mistake of fact, and is one of many defenses available to clients.

Get the defense you need to win

At the Law Office of Harold W. Stone, III, criminal defense is all we do. Salt Lake City criminal defense lawyer Harold Stone makes your case his top priority, and he knows the arguments and strategies that can get your charges dismissed. If that is not possible in your case, Mr. Stone has extensive experience in negotiating favorable plea agreements for clients that aim at reducing their sentences and eliminating the potential of spending time in jail.

Serious charges need a serious attorney. Call today.

Attorney Harold Stone represents clients throughout Utah charged with theft-related offenses. Call 1-801-913-7055, or contact the firm online to schedule your initial consultation.