VINEYARD CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. Free Consults (801) 373-6345.
Have you been charged with a crime in Vineyard, Utah?
What Happens Next?
Charges and court locations.
If your criminal charges are Class B, Class C Misdemeanors, or Infractions, then you will be prosecuted in the Utah County Justice Court in downtown Provo. If you were cited and then released, you have up to 14 days to call the court and set a court date, otherwise a bench warrant will be issued for you arrest.
If your Utah criminal charges are Class A Misdemeanors or Felonies, your charges will be prosecuted in the Provo Fourth Judicial District Court in downtown Provo.
Prosecuting and Criminal Investigation Agencies.
Regardless of whether you are charged with a Misdemeanor or Felony, the Utah County Attorney’s Office will be prosecuting your case. Additionally, the Utah County Sheriff’s Office will be the investigating law enforcement agency.
Vineyard, Utah, does not have its own justice court or police force as of August, 2020. It relies upon the Utah County Sheriff’s Office and the Utah County Attorney’s Office to prosecute and investigate crimes.
Utah Lake Boating While Intoxicated.
Drinking and boating is illegal. All the same laws apply to prosecuting a boating while intoxicated charge as apply to driving drunk on I-15. Just like you can get charged with DUI on I-15, you can also get charged with boating while intoxicated (“BUI / DUI”). Underaged drinking, public intoxication and boating and driving while under the influence of drugs. Metabolite charges. All boating while under the influence charges still carry mandatory driver license suspensions. Your 10 day DLD driving record request still applies.
Other Utah Lake Misdemeanors include: boating registration and insurance violations.
Reckless Operation Of Non-Motor Vessel/Manipulate Water Ski, Fail To Give Assistance (Boating), Failure To Give Name And Assistance At An Accident, False Information At Accident (Boating), Give False Written Information (Boating), Accident Involving Property Damage, Failure To Obey Speed And Proximity, Altered/Defaced/Removed Capacity/Certification Label, Inadequate Number Of Fire Extinguishers, No Registration Card On Vessel.
WHERE TO LOOK FOR A VINEYARD CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY.
As a general rule, it is best to hire a local attorney who is familiar with the prosecuting attorneys, judges, and police. Relationships matter in criminal defense cases. Vineyard is a small town that has few, if any, specialized criminal defense attorneys. Look to Provo or Orem to hire a criminal defense attorney for your charges.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY.
(1). Specialized in Utah Criminal Defense. First, when hiring a Utah criminal defense attorney, it is important to hire a lawyer who regularly works in criminal law. Hiring a general practice attorney is not a good idea. Hire a Utah attorney who regularly works in criminal defense.
(2). Constantly in Court. Second, when hiring a Vineyard criminal defense lawyer, it is a good sign if you can’t reach him often between 9am and 1:30pm. Any working criminal defense attorney is constantly in court for the morning and afternoon court calls.
(3). Jury Trial Experience. Third, a good defense attorney has hundreds of court appearances under his belt, along with numerous jury trials. The ability to win at a jury trial is the apex of a criminal defense attorney.
VINEYARD UTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE RESOURCES
Utah County Justice Court
151 South University Ave., Suite 3300
Provo, UT 84601
Telephone: (801) 851-7200
Fax: (801) 851-7201
Utah County Sheriff’s Office
County Security Center
3075 North Main
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
801-851-4000
801-851-4009 (fax)
Utah County Jail
County Security Center
3075 North Main
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Phone: (801) 851-4200
Vineyard City Hall
125 S Main Street
Vineyard, UT 84059
Main phone: 801-226-1929
