Salt Lake City, UT White Collar Crime Defense Attorney

Experienced Salt Lake City, Utah Defense Attorney for White Collar Crimes

White collar crimes often involve fraud or other non-violent offenses. However, these offenses are taken just as seriously as other criminal violations, and if you stand accused of a white collar crime, it is critical that you seek legal representation as soon as you can. A Salt Lake City criminal law attorney can strategize with you to fight your charges in court, building a case in your defense.

At Salt City Defense, we are qualified to handle serious criminal allegations with our meticulous, detail-oriented approach. When you work with our firm, we will remain in constant communication with you to discuss the status of your case.

Computer Fraud

In Utah, you can be brought up on charges of unlawful use of technology to defraud if you use the internet or a computer program to illegally deprive someone else of money or assets. The severity of this charge will depend on how much you stole or attempted to steal. For fraud worth less than $1,500, you face misdemeanor charges up to a maximum of 364 days in jail.

For fraud valued at $1,500 or more, you face third-degree felony charges, which carry a maximum of five years in prison as well as fines in the thousands. For computer fraud valued at $5,000 or more, you could be sentenced to a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years of incarceration. You may also face second-degree felony charges if you sought someone else's identifying information, such as their Social Security number.

At Salt City Defense, we can defend you against a computer fraud charge. Among other possible strategies, we can argue that you did not make any false representations, or that you did not intend to defraud the alleged victim.

Identity Fraud

Identity fraud is defined as knowingly using someone else's identifying information to procure or attempt to procure goods, services, employment, medical information, or anything else of value with fraudulent intent. For the purposes of the law, it does not matter whether you use the identifying information of a living or dead person.

Much like computer fraud, the severity of the sentence largely depends on the total value of the fraud. For identity fraud valued under $5,000, you face third-degree felony charges, and second-degree felony charges at or above $5,000. Additionally, you may be ordered to pay restitution to the victim, factoring in attorney fees, lost wages, and any other appropriate remedy.

When defending against identity fraud charges, our lawyer will examine the evidence closely to get an accurate estimate of the total value of the crime. We will advocate for reduced penalties and a favorable sentence, fighting to protect your future.

Pyramid Schemes

Pyramid schemes are sales devices that rely on recruiting other people into a business model rather than selling goods or services. You can be charged with a third-degree felony for knowingly organizing, promoting, establishing, or running a pyramid scheme.

However, the people in the "top level" of the pyramid scheme are not the only ones who may face criminal penalties. You can be charged with a class B misdemeanor for participating in a pyramid scheme by receiving compensation for recruiting someone else as opposed to selling a legitimate good or service. Class B misdemeanors carry up to six months in jail, as well as a fine of up to $1,000.

At Salt City Defense, we can help you fight charges of running or participating in a pyramid scheme, investigating whether the business model meets Utah's legal definition of a pyramid scheme.

Meet With a White Collar Crime Lawyer in Salt Lake City

A conviction of a white collar crime can destroy your professional reputation. With the help of our Salt Lake City, UT criminal defense attorney at Salt City Defense, you can fight an allegation of fraud or misrepresentation in court. To schedule a free consultation today, contact us online or call our firm at 919-744-6471 today.