Deceptive Trade Force In Utah
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Theft of property that has a value of over $400 is commonly known as Grand Theft and is generally charged as a felony. An example of False Pretenses occurs when the defendant tells the victim that he will trade his expensive Rolex watch for the victim's sport's car.
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The purpose of this Chapter is to prevent deceptive, misleading, and false advertising practices and forms in Utah. Section 13-11a-3 prohibits any person from advertising goods or services without the intention to sell them as advertised and such acts or practices are held unlawful.
76-6-405 Theft by deception. (a) An actor commits theft by deception if the actor obtains or exercises control over property of another person: (i) by deception; and (ii) with a purpose to deprive the other person of property.
The legal consequences of deception can be civil or criminal and may include things like monetary fines, jail time, restitution, or community service. The severity of the punishment is usually proportionate to the extent of the harm caused by the deception.
Third-degree felony: If the property obtained is valued between $1,500 and $5,000, the offense is elevated to a third-degree felony. This can result in up to five years in prison and fines of up to $5,000. Second-degree felony: For property valued over $5,000, theft by deception is considered a second-degree felony.
This act shall be construed liberally to promote the following policies: (1) to simplify, clarify, and modernize the law governing consumer sales practices; (2) to protect consumers from suppliers who commit deceptive and unconscionable sales practices; (3) to encourage the development of fair consumer sales practices; ...
Fraud hotline number: 1-855-403-7283 If you wish to remain anonymous, you do not need to provide your personal information.
76-6-404. Theft -- Elements. Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. An actor commits theft if the actor obtains or exercises unauthorized control over another person's property with a purpose to deprive the person of the person's property.
76-6-405 Theft by deception. (a) An actor commits theft by deception if the actor obtains or exercises control over property of another person: (i) by deception; and (ii) with a purpose to deprive the other person of property.
