New Law Alert: Lying to the Police About Drug Use in Utah If you find yourself in a situation involving law enforcement in Utah, it’s crucial to be aware of the recent legal changes. As of May 2024, lying to the police about drug use can lead to serious consequences. If you tell officers that… Read more »
AVOID MANDATORY MINIMUMS PRISON SENTENCES ON DRUG OFFENSES. CALL/TXT JAKE (801) 373-6345. GUNS AND DRUG DISTRIBUTION HAVE MANDATORY PRISON TERMS Effective 05/01/2024 if you are convicted of drug distribution while possessing a gun new mandatory minimum prison sentences apply. Jail is no longer an option unless you can convince the judge to deviate. Newly… 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 »
CALL/TXT UTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345. FREE CONSULT Not a week goes by in my contested criminal cases, that an accused states “how could anyone believe that woman.” Or, “the child’s testimony is so riddled with inconsistencies, how could any judge believe it.” “I can’t believe the judge won’t throw this out.”… Read more »
2024 UTAH SIMPLE MARIJUANA POSSSESSION LAWS. Yes. Even in 2024, simple marijuana convictions can still suspend your driving privileges. Utah has come a long way, but a recidivism finding by a judge can still suspend you for six months. See Utah Code 53-3-220. In 2024 you can’t legally smoke marijuana and edibles are illegal. Utah… Read more »
CONSTRUCTIVE POSSESSION OF DRUGS IN UTAH Constructive possession of drug cases are much harder to prove than direct possession of drug cases. There is no constructive possession defense if the defendant admits that the drugs were his. A lawyer can’t tell the jury something they know is false. Constructive possession drug cases have a greater… Read more »
Out-of-State Drug Charges on I-70: Legal Challenges and Options If you’re traveling through Emery County, Utah on I-70 and find yourself charged with marijuana possession or drug paraphernalia, Emery County Criminal Defense Attorney Jake Gunter can help. With Colorado’s legal marijuana laws, many travelers mistakenly assume they’re safe to carry it across state lines, but… Read more »
Avoiding a Suspended License for Simple Marijuana Charges In Utah, a simple marijuana possession charge can result in a suspended license, which can trigger a chain of legal and financial complications. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the potential consequences until it’s too late. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the new laws and seek… Read more »
I WAS TRAVELING THROUGH UTAH AND CAUGHT WITH DRUGS ON I-15 NEAR NEPHI CITY? WHAT SHOULD I DO? QUESTION: I was travelling through Utah and got pulled over for speeding and they found marijuana. What can I do? What are all the consequences regarding my out-of-state status? ANSWER: The basics are that you must… Read more »
Millard County drug possession defense attorney has been helping people for nearly 20 years. Let Jake’s nearly 20 years’ experience work for you. Call/TXT (801) 373-6345. I-15 Utah Drug and Possession Charges: Have you been stopped on I-15 in Millard County, Utah? Did they find marijuana or other drugs? Were you just traveling through the… Read more »
