Forgery Criminal Defense Attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah
"I have fought over 5,000 charges in every city in Utah." - Branson K. West
When it comes to forgery, most people immediately think of printing fake money, but the technical definition of forgery is much more broad than that. Intentionally passing bum checks and making a fake ID are also both examples of forgery under Utah state law. Depending on the details of the case, in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah, a forgery charge can be as serious as a third degree felony. That means that the penalties for a forgery conviction can include severe fines and up to five years of jail time. Don't make the mistake of facing these charges alone. If you've been charged with forgery, make sure to get the criminal defense attorney that will give you the best chance with the Utah justice system. An experienced forgery criminal defense lawyer can help protect your rights and your good name.
Recent Case Results
Leaving the scene of an accident
Client was accused of leaving the scene of an accident in Riverton, case dismissed.
Case Dismissed!
Client was accused of leaving the scene of an accident in Riverton, case dismissed.
SLC DUI
Client's 2nd offense. Argued suppression motion, case dismissed.
Dismissed!
Client's 2nd offense. Argued suppression motion, case dismissed.
Davis County Assault
Client charged with assault in Davis County. Cased was dismissed.
Dismissed
Client charged with assault in Davis County. Cased was dismissed.
West Jordan Burglary
Client accused of breaking into vehicle, stealing items, then fleeing the scene.
Burglary Case Dismissed
Client accused of breaking into vehicle, stealing items, then fleeing the scene.
Draper DUI
Client charged with DUI. Case Dismissed.
Dismissed
Client charged with DUI. Case Dismissed.
Draper DUI
DUI charge dropped to reckless
Reduced
DUI charge dropped to reckless
Provo DUI
Client was stopped at DUI check point, failed FSTs, blew below the legal limit, but had other substances in his system.
DUI Dismissed
Client was stopped at DUI check point, failed FSTs, blew below the legal limit, but had other substances in his system.
Draper DUI
Client found in car, passed out, alleged drugs in system.
DUI Dismissed
Client found in car, passed out, alleged drugs in system.
Domestic Violence, Midvale
Domestic Violence case in Midvale, case DISMISSED.
Case Dismissed
Domestic Violence case in Midvale, case DISMISSED.
Domestic Violence and Burglary, Salt Lake 3rd District
DV and Burglary case dismissed in Salt Lake 3rd District
Case Dismissed
DV and Burglary case dismissed in Salt Lake 3rd District
DUI - South Jordan
Accused of DUI with prescription drugs with an accident in South Jordan, case dismissed.
Dismissed
Accused of DUI with prescription drugs with an accident in South Jordan, case dismissed.
Dog Attack, Salt Lake County
Dog attack case in Salt Lake County
Case Dismissed
Dog attack case in Salt Lake County
Domestic Violence, Sandy
DV in Sandy, client accused of fighting with girlfriend, case dismissed.
Case Dismissed
DV in Sandy, client accused of fighting with girlfriend, case dismissed.
Domestic Violence, Salt Lake County
DV in Salt Lake County, client accused of attacking her daughters boyfriend, case dismissed.
Case Dismissed
DV in Salt Lake County, client accused of attacking her daughters boyfriend, case dismissed.
DUI, West Jordan
Kira Eoff, West Jordan, THC DUI dismissed
THC DUI Dismissed
Kira Eoff, West Jordan, THC DUI dismissed
DUI - West Jordan
DUI in West Jordan, pulled over for swerving, dismissed.
Dismissed
DUI in West Jordan, pulled over for swerving, dismissed.
DUI - Provo
DUI dismissed in Provo, bad driving pattern, thought it was drugs, failed FSTs, and DRE exam.
Dismissed
DUI dismissed in Provo, bad driving pattern, thought it was drugs, failed FSTs, and DRE exam.
DUI - Holladay
DUI charge, client had actual physical control with a high BAC, verdict not guilty.
Jury Verdict of Not Guilty
DUI charge, client had actual physical control with a high BAC, verdict not guilty.
Theft - Layton, UT
Target employee charged with theft in Layton, case dismissed.
Case Dismissed
Target employee charged with theft in Layton, case dismissed.
Murray, UT - DUI.
Stopped for speeding, failed FSTs.
Case Dismissed!
Stopped for speeding, failed FSTs.
West Jordan, Ignition Interlock Violation
Client accused of driving with an ignition interlock device.
Case Dismissed!
Client accused of driving with an ignition interlock device.
Herriman, DUI
Client accused of DUI, had a blood draw result of .08, got a second opinion that showed .075.
Case Dismissed!
Client accused of DUI, had a blood draw result of .08, got a second opinion that showed .075.
West Valley City, Domestic Violence Assault
Client was accused of assaulting her husband.
Case Dismissed!
Client was accused of assaulting her husband.
Murray, UT - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Cops found items in the car, claimed there was a drug deal.
Case Dismissed!
Cops found items in the car, claimed there was a drug deal.
Lehi, Child Abuse
Client was accused of hitting son.
Case Dismissed
Client was accused of hitting son.
West Jordan, Seven 2nd Degree Felony Counts of Check Fraud
Client was accused of fraudulently writing checks on accounts that were closed.
Case Dismissed!
Client was accused of fraudulently writing checks on accounts that were closed.
Provo, UT - DUI
Client drinks at party, comes back and falls asleep in car, fails FSTs, arrested for DUI.
Case Dismissed!
Client drinks at party, comes back and falls asleep in car, fails FSTs, arrested for DUI.
Murray, UT - Retail Theft
Client was in Costco, put item in purse, security claimed she was stealing property.
Case Dismissed
Client was in Costco, put item in purse, security claimed she was stealing property.
SLC, UT - Domestic Violence Assualt
Client was in a fight with boyfriend, charged with Domestic Violence (DV).
Case Dismissed
Client was in a fight with boyfriend, charged with Domestic Violence (DV).
Holladay, UT - DUI
Ran from a DUI checkpoint. Failed FSTs.
Case Dismissed!
Ran from a DUI checkpoint. Failed FSTs.
Salt Lake City - Felony Child Non-Support
Client owed over $55,000 in child support arrears.
Case Dismissed
Client owed over $55,000 in child support arrears.
Theft - Provo Justice Court
Client was buying bikes off KSL and ended up with stolen bikes.
Case Dismissed
Client was buying bikes off KSL and ended up with stolen bikes.
Theft - Taylorsville Justice Court
Client was accused of stealing supplies from a salon.
Case Dismissed
Client was accused of stealing supplies from a salon.
Aggravated Assault Charge - Salt Lake 3rd District Court
Client was accused of pulling a gun on his girlfriend and threatening to kill her.
Case Dismissed
Client was accused of pulling a gun on his girlfriend and threatening to kill her.
Provo, UT - Theft
Client was buying bikes off KSL and ended up with stolen bikes.
Case Dismissed!
Client was buying bikes off KSL and ended up with stolen bikes.
American Fork, UT - DUI
Client was stopped for a registration issue, failed the field sobriety tests and blew in the intoxilyzer twice.
Case Dismissed
Client was stopped for a registration issue, failed the field sobriety tests and blew in the intoxilyzer twice.
Alcohol Restricted Driver and Driving on a Suspended License - Sandy Justice Court
Client was accused of driving on a restricted and suspended license.
Case Dismissed
Client was accused of driving on a restricted and suspended license.
DUI - Salt Lake County
Client failed field sobriety tests, had a poor driving pattern, & refused breath test.
Jury Verdict of NOT GUILTY
Client failed field sobriety tests, had a poor driving pattern, & refused breath test.
DUI - Clearfield, UT
Client was driving a big rig, and we were able to save his job.
Case DISMISSED!
Client was driving a big rig, and we were able to save his job.
Possession of Drugs - Utah County
Client was stopped and improperly searched.
Case DISMISSED!
Client was stopped and improperly searched.
Assaulting an officer, resisting arrest - Salt Lake City, UT
Client was investigating friend being restrained by cops and cops attacked him.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was investigating friend being restrained by cops and cops attacked him.
DUI, Lehi
Client was charged wrongfully. Restored his license, got the charges dismissed!
DUI dismissed
Client was charged wrongfully. Restored his license, got the charges dismissed!
DUI, Midvale
Client blew a .80.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client blew a .80.
DUI, Midvale
Client claimed he was not the driver, even though cops thought he was.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client claimed he was not the driver, even though cops thought he was.
DUI, Draper
Client was driving the wrong way on a one-way road, failed FSTs.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was driving the wrong way on a one-way road, failed FSTs.
DUI, St. George
Client was asleep in his car, with stereo on. Cops came and called it
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was asleep in his car, with stereo on. Cops came and called it
Aggravated assault, Salt Lake 3rd District.
Client was accused of pulling a knife on a man in a Wal-mart parking lot.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was accused of pulling a knife on a man in a Wal-mart parking lot.
Retail Theft, Orem
Client had stolen items from a local retailer, had admitted everything to police and was able to keep her record clean.
Plea in Abeyance
Client had stolen items from a local retailer, had admitted everything to police and was able to keep her record clean.
Under age consumption, Davis 2nd District
Clients were at a party when all were caught drinking. Were able to keep records clean.
Plea in Abeyance.
Clients were at a party when all were caught drinking. Were able to keep records clean.
DUI, Vernal
Client was stopped for license plate light being out and for having it improperly displayed. Had a BAC of .17.
Case DISMISSED!
Client was stopped for license plate light being out and for having it improperly displayed. Had a BAC of .17.
Possession of Drugs, Salt Lake City
Client was at a pizza place, eating in the parking lot when cops arrived, suspicious of their activity.
Case DISMISSED!
Client was at a pizza place, eating in the parking lot when cops arrived, suspicious of their activity.
Domestic Violence, Taylorsville
Client called the police when upset, didn't mean to get cops involved, but we were able to save his record.
Plea in Abeyance
Client called the police when upset, didn't mean to get cops involved, but we were able to save his record.
Domestic Violence, Lehi
Client was going through a divorce, his spouse would not allow him to see their child or leave. Cops blamed him.
Plea in Abeyance to disorderly conduct as an infraction
Client was going through a divorce, his spouse would not allow him to see their child or leave. Cops blamed him.
Stalking, Park City
Charges reduced, and offered in abeyance, so client's record would stay clean. She was accused of stalking a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, was a teacher, and was able to keep her record clean.
Plea in Abeyance
Charges reduced, and offered in abeyance, so client's record would stay clean. She was accused of stalking a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, was a teacher, and was able to keep her record clean.
Aggravated Assault, Davis 2nd District
Client was seen entering Wal-mart with a gun after making apparently threatening phone calls to his former manager.
Charges reduced to disorderly conduct as an infraction, no jail time, minimal fine
Client was seen entering Wal-mart with a gun after making apparently threatening phone calls to his former manager.
Retail theft, Salt Lake
Client was a college student, accidentally walked out of the store without paying for a cup of soup, but had paid for everything else. Was able to keep her record clean.
Plea in Abeyance.
Client was a college student, accidentally walked out of the store without paying for a cup of soup, but had paid for everything else. Was able to keep her record clean.
DUI, West Valley
Client was a former ski patroller and hopeful to get on with an ambulance crew. He was accused of driving off the road with prescription medication in his system. He suffered from strokes.
Jury Verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was a former ski patroller and hopeful to get on with an ambulance crew. He was accused of driving off the road with prescription medication in his system. He suffered from strokes.
Traffic violation, Spanish Fork
Client was a truck driver and had been in an accident. The judge found him not guilty as charged.
Verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was a truck driver and had been in an accident. The judge found him not guilty as charged.
Theft of services, Salt Lake 3rd
Client was accused of stealing services from a shop. Were able to prove that her signature had been forged.
Case DISMISSED!
Client was accused of stealing services from a shop. Were able to prove that her signature had been forged.
DUI, South Salt Lake
Client was accused of driving with alcohol in her system on a second offense, then subsequently refusing the breath test.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Client was accused of driving with alcohol in her system on a second offense, then subsequently refusing the breath test.
DUI, Salt Lake Airport
Client was accused of driving through the airport while DUI, was arrested prior to field sobriety tests being administered.
Case DISMISSED!
Client was accused of driving through the airport while DUI, was arrested prior to field sobriety tests being administered.
Utah Forgery Charges
The severity of a Utah forgery charge depends on many factors. One factor is whether or not other charges can be added to it--theft by deception, for example. Another factor is the extent and intention of the forgery. You need a Salt Lake City criminal defense lawyer to believe in you and fight for you.
"I learned a lot by talking to this attorney."
Branson K. West is Salt Lake City, UT's winning criminal defense lawyer. Branson has worked thousands of cases in the SLC area and across Utah. If you are facing forgery charges, you need a lawyer that will believe in you and fight to protect your rights. Branson has the talent and experience to help you fight and win your case. Call 801-285-5550 for a free forgery defense consultation with an experienced defense attorney.
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