Name: Legal Services
Item: Greg Smith and Associates
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Author: Clayton Moore

The Lacey Act is one of the oldest and most comprehensive federal wildlife conservation laws on the books. This law generally prohibits the transportation or sale of any wildlife or plants that are deemed to be illegally taken.

The act provides for a wide variety of penalties for violations, including prison time, substantial fines and forfeiture of property. Federal cases involving the Lacey Act are very serious, which is why it is important to contact a defense attorney if you are questioned by a Wildlife Resources officer or other official.

The wildlife crime defense attorneys at Greg Smith and Associates represent those who have been accused of Lacey Act violations in all Utah parks and forests, including Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Weber County North Fork Park and Ashley National Forest.

Many individuals who violate federal wildlife laws do so unintentionally and make the mistake of attempting to explain their actions to wildlife officials. Speak to us before speaking to investigators so you can avoid compromising your case.

Injurious Animals Under the Lacey Act

The Lacey Act regulates all activity that can be considered harmful to the health of humans, wildlife or the environment. The act specifically bans the importation and transportation of animals that are considered “injurious.”

An injurious animal is defined by the Lacey Act as any animal that can be harmful to the health and welfare of humans, the environment or other animals. A wide variety of animals are considered injurious under the law, including European rabbits and hares, multimammate mice, java sparrows, and bighead carp.

Utah residents can violate the Lacey Act in many ways. The most common violations involve individuals who have exotic pets and boaters who are accused of spreading mollusks, plants and other invasive species by not cleaning their boats properly.

Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys Specializing in Lacey Act Violations

Violating the Lacey Act means that federal authorities may attempt to seize your property and slam you with hefty fines. Preserve your rights by speaking with our criminal defense attorneys.

The wildlife crime defense lawyers at Greg Smith and Associates handle all types of federal cases, including those involving wildlife crimes around the Great Salt Lake, Rockport Lake, East Canyon Reservoir and Flaming Gorge Reservoir.

To set up a free consultation, call us at 801-651-1512 or contact us online.

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Even if it is late at night, a Saturday or a Sunday, we encourage you to contact us at our office so we can get started defending your rights immediately. You can email us or call us 24/7. That’s right, we are a law firm that does its best to help you 24 hours a day, even on holidays. An actual lawyer will respond (usually our lead attorney, Gregory B. Smith). Our local number is 801-641-3397. Most of our work is done in Salt Lake City, Utah, and in Weber County and Summit County. However, we travel statewide, from St. George (Washington County) in the south to Vernal (Uinta County) in the north. We believe that people exist to have joy. Let us help put the joy back in your life!

Access to our office is available to clients and their family members at all times. Special equipment and communication devices are available upon request for our clients with visual, hearing, speech and physical impairment. In addition, arrangements can be made for verbal or sign language interpreters if needed to communicate between our attorneys and the client and family. Please notify our law office if any additional accommodations related to your disability or impairment are necessary to make your consultation more comfortable.

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7324 Union Park Avenue
Midvale, Utah 84047

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