Meet Branson K. West, Retail Theft Lawyer in SLC
Have you been accused of shoplifting or retail theft? You'll need an experienced shoplifting attorney in SLC to build a strong defense. Criminal Consequences of Retail Theft in Utah:
- For theft valued at less than $300, charges may include jail time and/or a fine of $1000. Charges increase in severity as the value of stolen goods increases.
- For theft valued at $1000 or more, individuals will face felony charges.
- Business owners can sue the accused individual for damages that exceed the value of stolen goods.
- Individuals "suspected" of stealing can be charged with retail theft, even if no goods were actually stolen.
- If convicted of retail theft, individuals face job loss, reputation damage, and other negative personal consequences.
The Truth About Shoplifting
Retail Theft Lawyer in SLC
Retail theft is often a misunderstood crime. Though depicted as blatant criminal behavior, shoplifting usually has understandable motivations. Studies show that 1 in 11 Americans have committed retail theft at least once, making shoplifting one of the most common criminal offenses. Psychological, social, and economical stresses are all common motivations behind retail theft. Most individuals that commit retail theft are not criminals, they are simply committing an understandable mistake.
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Unless you are legally required to inform your employer upon any infraction of the law, you are not required to report it. Remember, a DUI charge is not a conviction. With the help of an aggressive and experienced Utah DUI attorney, you may avoid conviction or better yet, beat the DUI charge completely. Ultimately, it may be better to wait for the outcome of your DUI case to avoid putting strain on your employee/employer relationship. Contact Branson K. West, Utah's top DUI attorney, to schedule your first hearing for free and to discuss your case with no obligation.
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Shoplifting Attorney in SLC
Convincing the court to understand your reasoning for retail theft will be difficult without a talented lawyer. Branson West is the retail theft lawyer in SLC that you can trust to believe in you and defend your case. Branson is a compassionate professional who does not judge his clients. His job is to help you win your case and prevent you from being charged with criminal consequences for a simple mistake.