Understanding the Utah Criminal Process: From Allegation to Appeal Initial Stages of a Criminal Case Charging Time The time between an allegation and formal charges varies for a Utah criminal process: Prosecutors charge violent crimes almost immediately Drug charges often take weeks to process Authorities may charge old sexual offense allegations years later For more… Read more »
Evidence Standard at a Utah Preliminary Hearing: Probable Cause Explained In Utah, the evidence standard at a preliminary hearing is probable cause. It must be shown that a crime likely happened and that the defendant was involved. This guide will explain what probable cause means and why it is important. The State’s Burden of Proof… Read more »
The Importance of Effective Questioning for Cross-Examination Cross-examination, a critical phase of a trial, offers a powerful tool for attorneys to shape the narrative, expose inconsistencies, and elicit favorable admissions from witnesses. By skillfully questioning opposing witnesses, attorneys can significantly impact the outcome of a criminal case. Exposing Inconsistencies: Through targeted questioning, attorneys can highlight… Read more »
The Utah Prosecution Council, Administrative Office of the Courts, Driver License Division, and the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) maintain the Shared Master Offense Table (SMOT). This table lists all active state, county, and municipal offense codes in Utah. Understanding these codes can be crucial if you face criminal charges. Shared Master Offense Table (SMOT)… Read more »
Call/Text Utah DCFS Attorney Jake Gunter at (801) 373-6345 After an extensive eight-month litigation process, attorney Jake Gunter successfully overturned a sexual abuse finding made by the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) against his client. This lengthy and challenging process highlighted the complexities involved in legal disputes with DCFS and the importance… Read more »
CALL/TXT UTAH CHILD ABUSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345 Understanding Utah’s Child Abuse Registry: Utah maintains four registries for convicted felons, current as of June 2018: Sex Offender Registry Kidnapping Registry White Collar Crime Registry Child Abuse Registry If you or someone you know is facing charges related to child abuse, it’s important to understand… Read more »
Resolving Your Bench Warrant in Provo-Orem: A Legal Guide If you’re facing a bench warrant in Provo or Orem, it’s crucial to act quickly and strategically. Here’s how a skilled Provo-Orem bench warrant attorney can help you resolve your situation: 1. Hire a Provo-Orem Bench Warrant Attorney The first and most critical step is to… Read more »
Attorney Jake Gunter, a Judge Advocate (MAJ) in the United States Army Reserves, combines extensive military and civilian legal experience to serve his clients. He is an Airborne and Air Assault qualified officer who has completed over 17 jumps. These jumps include those from Army Sherpas, C-130s, helicopters, and even a Korean balloon. Additionally, Jake… Read more »
Call or Text Jake Gunter Today – (801) 373-6345. Free Consultation and Flexible Payment Plans Utah criminal defense attorney Jake Gunter is committed to providing dedicated and aggressive representation for his clients. Below are some of the latest case results from September 2024, showcasing his thorough and prepared approach to defense. Fully Litigated Forcible Sexual… Read more »
Out-of-State Offender Criminal Defense Lawyer in Utah Being charged with a crime in Utah while living out of state carries the same weight as if you were a Utah resident. As an out-of-state defendant, you still have all the legal rights granted to Utah citizens, but asserting those rights can be challenging when you’re not… Read more »
