If you’re facing stalking or harassment in Utah, it’s crucial to understand your legal rights and protection options. Utah provides two main categories of protective orders: criminal and civil, each serving distinct purposes with specific requirements. Utah Stalking Laws In Utah, laws regarding this topic are both comprehensive and complex. In a Utah statute, it… Read more »
CALL/TXT VERNAL DISTRICT COURT CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345 THE RULE is, don’t bring drugs to the Vernal District Court because you will be convicted. This is what happened to a recent defendant in Vernal, Utah. A Vernal District Court jury found him guilty of possessing drugs at the security checkpoint while going… Read more »
Army Lieutenant Colonel Jake Gunter Lectures on Cross-Examination Techniques at UTNG JAG Conference On February 10, 2024, Army Lieutenant Colonel Jake Gunter delivered an insightful lecture on cross-examination techniques to Utah National Guard Judge Advocates. The annual UTNG JAG conference took place at Camp Williams, Butler Readiness Center in Riverton, Utah. This important event… Read more »
CALL/TXT UTAH JUSTICE COURT ATTORNEYJAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345 APPEALS FROM UTAH JUSTICE COURTS TO THE UTAH SUPREME COURT—THE PROCESS. Utah Justice Courts can be wild sometimes, especially with non-law trained judges. A Utah Justice Court is the most likely court a Utahn can find themselves in. Utah Justice Courts combined processed 410,158 in FY2023. Utah… Read more »
UTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER DEFENDS PROFESSIONAL LICENSING MATTERS. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 Generally, unauthorized practice as a licensed professional is a felony 3 or misdemeanor A in Utah. The practice of law is governed by the Utah State Bar where other professions are governed by the Division of Professional Licensing (“DOPL”). The county prosecuting… Read more »
UTAH DOPL INVESTIGATONS ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345. If you have received a call from a DOPL investigator, the investigation is already fully underway and you are the last target. Having an attorney on your side throughout the DOPL investigation phase is critical to the best outcomes. Decision to Interview or Not Interview. FREE… Read more »
UTAH DOPL ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 DOPL, or the “Division of Professional Licensing” manages some 60 licensures in Utah. Dentists, massage therapists, medical doctors, chiropractors and nurses to name a few. DOPL is statutory required to manage and discipline these licensures as dictated by administrative rule and Utah law. See Utah Code Professions… Read more »
As a citizen, receiving a jury duty notice can feel like a mixed bag—excitement, dread, and confusion about the process. I recently learned that I have the duty and honor to serve as a potential juror in 2024. On January 23, I was notified that I would join the jury pool (venire) for an aggravated… Read more »
Utah Bail Schedule: Key Information for Misdemeanor Crimes The Utah bail schedule provides a comprehensive guide to misdemeanor classifications, fines, and whether an offense is considered a moving violation. The 2023 Uniform Fine Schedule serves as an essential resource for courts, ensuring consistency in sentencing and minimizing disparity among similar offenses. The Intent of the… Read more »
CHARGED WITH A FAKE ID IN UTAH? CALL/TXT UTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER FOR A FREE CONSULT. LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU There are many different Utah laws making it a crime to present a false ID or fake ID. When you present a FAKE ID for purposes of buying alcohol,… Read more »
