Meet Branson K. West, Retail Theft Lawyer in South Jordan
Have you been accused of shoplifting or retail theft? You'll need an experienced shoplifting attorney in South Jordan 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 South Jordan
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.
Receive Up To
$500 Off
Your Case
*To redeem, Mention this web only ad. Call for details.
Expires Sep 30th, 2025
Case Results
We've Helped People All Over Utah Reduce, Drop and Clear Charges
Hear From Our Customers
Frequently Asked Questions
The Miranda rights for each citizen and non citizen are guaranteed by the United States Constitution. They are not required to be issued by police at the time of arrest. If this happens, your attorney may ask that any statements made to the police not be used against you in a Utah Court.
These rights include:
- the right to remain silent
- the right to a lawyer present while you are questioned
- the right to an appointed lawyer if you cannot afford one.
An arrest can be frightening and stressful. Don't hesitate to call {phone} for a free and confidential consultation or to get all your questions about your rights answered.
Even if your significant other does not testify, there can still be a case against you. If they refuse to testify, they become unavailable witnesses, but their previous statements can still be used against you. If they filled out a report on the date of your arrest, that report can be entered against you, and may be worse than if they testified at your criminal trial.
Unfortunately, the victim does not represent the government or Utah Courts. Although they are required to consider the victim's circumstances and wishes, the prosecutors ultimately represent the people of Utah and the respective cities--not the victim. They are not paid by, nor do they represent the victim, or the police, for that matter. Even if the victim, or any other involved individual wanted the prosecutor to drop a case, the decision to do so still belongs to the prosecutors.
Unfortunately, providing character witnesses won't convince a prosecutor to drop your criminal or DUI charges. Most people can find someone to vouch for them if it comes down to it. Whether or not you are a good person is not the question. You may be a valuable contributor to society, but that ultimately will not matter to the prosecutor. Their job is to evaluate the evidence and get a conviction where possible. Save your breath and hire an experienced criminal defense attorney!
This is something I hear all too often. Sometimes well-meaning cops make mistakes and sometimes they let their emotions get the best of them. Either way, this is a great reason for a criminal defense trial in Utah. Just because they said you did something, doesn't make it true! Assert your rights and fight for the truth at your trial! You would be surprised how often a jury won't believe a policeman. Do they face consequences for lying? Not unless you fight them. Make them come to court and defend their lies. You have a right to testify, if you choose, and your word is just as valuable as theirs!
Choose Branson West Law for Your Case
Shoplifting Attorney in South Jordan
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 South Jordan 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.