Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Lawyer Fort Worth & Tarrant County | UUMV

If you or a loved one has been arrested, charged or are under investigation for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle (UUMV) charges in Tarrant County, a fundamental key to an effective defense of the charges is to hire an experienced criminal lawyer to represent you.

Our goal in every Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle case is to fully investigate every aspect of the case, develop an effective and aggressive defense strategy, and achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

Automobile Theft VS. Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle

Depending on the details of your case, you  can be charged with either unauthorized use of a motor vehicle or automobile theft. For UUMV charges the state does not have to prove you intended to keep the motor vehicle. With theft they have to prove you intended to keep the motor vehicle. The charges vary between the two, with UUMV being a felony, and theft being based upon the value of the vehicle stolen.

Penalties for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle In Texas

If you have been charged or are under investigation for Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, you may be facing serious felony penalties. According to Texas law, a person commits the offense of Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle if he intentionally or knowingly operates automobile, boat or aircraft without the effective consent of the owner. Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle is considered a State Jail Felony and carries a possible penalty of 180 days to 2 years in State Jail Prison and fines of up to $10,000.

Experienced Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Attorneys

With over 20 years of experience in defending clients charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle charges in Tarrant County, we have the experience, knowledge, expertise, and proven record to provide our clients with the best possible defense of Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle charges.

Tarrant County UUMV Case Results

Listed below are recent Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle cases in Tarrant County in which the criminal defense lawyers at the Law Offices of Jeff C. Kennedy, PLLC have obtained favorable results for our clients.

Please note that these results are not indicative of a guaranteed result as every criminal case is unique and requires individual evaluation.

State of Texas v. C.F.A.
Offense: Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Court: Criminal District Court 4, Tarrant County
Result: Case DISMISSED

Contact a Fort Worth Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle Attorney

If you or a loved one is in need of a Tarrant County criminal defense attorney for Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle charges, contact us at (817) 605-1010 for a free case evaluation.