Criminal Defendant’s Rights in Utah: Protecting Your Liberty and Due Process When Utah accuses you of a crime, understanding your rights becomes essential. Criminal defendants hold specific protections under both state and federal law, ensuring fair treatment and a transparent legal process. Therefore, working with an experienced Utah criminal defense attorney like Jake Gunter can… Read more »
Provo Criminal Defense Attorney: Key Factors to Look for When Choosing the Right Lawyer When searching for a Provo criminal defense attorney, it’s essential to focus on key factors that ensure you hire the best legal representation. A skilled criminal defense attorney can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Jury Trial… Read more »
Call/Text Utah Criminal Defense Attorney Jake Gunter (801) 373-6345 Court probation is a significant component of the judicial system in Utah, designed to monitor and guide individuals convicted of certain crimes while allowing them to remain in the community. Here, we’ll explore what court probation entails, its structure, terms, and the types of offenses typically… Read more »
Understanding Criminal Defense in Provo: Key Tips and Information Criminal defense in Provo, Utah, involves navigating the state’s unique legal system and understanding your rights. Whether you’re facing misdemeanor or felony charges, knowing what steps to take can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Here’s a guide with essential information and practical tips for… Read more »
CALL/TXT JUVENILE JUSTICE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345 Where Does NonJudicial Adjustment Fit in Utah’s Juvenile Justice System? Utah has generally 3 levels of juvenile justice. Juvenile justice means how does Utah deal with juvenile crime. (1). Juveniles Charged as Adults. This is really bad when you are charged as an adult when you are… Read more »
CALL/TXT JAKE (801) 373-6345. HE CAN USUALLY TELL YOU OVER THE PHONE IN 5 MINUTES IF YOU CAN EXPUNGE Domestic Violence Expungements in Utah—The Details. Any time you have a victim crime there is a much greater likelihood that the expungement will become contested. Contested expungements don’t happen that much, but are way more common… Read more »
What Types of Charges Qualify as Domestic Violence Crimes in Utah? Utah’s primary domestic violence statute is called the “Cohabitant Abuse Procedures Act” and is found at Utah Code 77-36-1. Utah Code 77-36-4 lists around 30 different types of crimes when committed against certain intimate partners qualify as a crime of domestic violence. Common domestic… Read more »
2 Different Types of Breath Tests in Utah. PBT and Chemical Test. Portable/Preliminary Breath Test. Let’s be clear. The portable breath test (“PBT”) is different from the chemical blood draw or chemical breath test done back at the police station. The chemical test is described and outlined in Utah Code 41-6a-520. You don’t have to… Read more »
3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR NO INSURANCE TICKET IN UTAH It is a crime to drive a car on Utah roadways without car insurance. See Utah Code 41-21a-302. Here are 3 Things You Need to Know. (1). No insurance will suspend your license. (2). You will have high rate SR 22 insurance with a… Read more »
Utah Child Abuse: Understanding the Reasonable Discipline Doctrine Utah allows parents to use reasonable force when disciplining their children under what is known as the reasonable discipline doctrine. However, this defense has limitations and does not apply in cases involving serious physical injury as defined by Utah law. If you’re facing allegations of child abuse… Read more »
