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In the event that you, or someone you love, is accused of committing one or more misdemeanors in Utah, what is the best do you fight such charges? It is important to remember that such charges can have a negative impact on both your professional and personal lives. By reaching out for help from a Salt Lake City criminal defense attorney, you can fight back against that for which you have been charged.
When dealing with misdemeanor charges, know that you can see the penalty increase under certain circumstances. This can include things such as hates crimes where one targets other individuals solely based on the victim’s religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation etc. You can also see enhanced penalties if you are charged with taking part in gang activities.
Finally, know that you could see stronger penalties if you are proven to have repeated offenses. You could go from what was initially a Class A misdemeanor up to a third-degree felony charge and so on.
You want to keep in mind that how serious the charges are against you, what if any criminal history you have, and what damage both physically and mentally you may have done to others will all be in play for a judge to think about.
When facing misdemeanor charges in Salt Lake City Utah, be sure you take them seriously and have the best proper legal counsel to back you up.
If you have any inquiries about our process or need legal help with any criminal litigation, contact our office today.