Property Crimes in Utah: What Are My Rights?

Even if you have been charged with what you feel is minor damage to property, law enforcement has plenty of tactics to investigate and prosecute property crimes and give punishments that seem more severe than the crime. This is partly because it’s common for law enforcement to use the criminal justice system as a collection agency in civil disputes. Additionally, many cases of property crime stem from a dispute about property rights and overexaggerated accusations, so proving guilt isn’t always straightforward.

This is why it’s important to have an experienced lawyer go through your case. If you have been charged with a property crime of any severity, there are options available. There are other options than just pleading guilty.

Experience You Can Trust Defending Your Property Crime Case

In Utah, there are detectives in specific property crimes units. For example, detectives with the SLC Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit generally investigate property crimes in Salt Lake. With a dedicated unit for the crime, it’s crucial that you have an experienced lawyer who knows how those units handle cases. The legal team at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat is expertly skilled at handling any and every kind of case involving property crime.

Our expert team has handled cases of all the following and more:

Arson
Aggravated Arson
Reckless Burning
Causing a Catastrophe
Criminal Mischief
Burglary
Aggravated Burglary
Burglary of a Vehicle
Criminal Trespass
Graffiti
Property Damage Caused While Committing a Theft

Many of these crimes can come with severe consequences. We will do everything we can to fight for your rights and defend your case.

Preparing For Your Case

With nearly two decades of experience defending clients against allegations and charges of property crime, you can rest assured we will investigate all the details of your case and fully prepare for your defense. If you want to do some of your own research on Utah’s property crime laws, crime classifications, and penalties, you can visit our property crimes page or the Utah criminal code for offenses against property to find more information.

Finding A Defense Lawyer for Your Property Crime Case In Utah

Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony for a property crime in Utah, the lawyers at Brown, Bradshaw & Moffat are committed to working hard on your defense and protecting your rights.

Give us a call at (801) 532-5297 for a free consultation or to get started on your defense.

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