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Drug Crimes
30 articles from Utah criminal defense attorney Jake Gunter about drug crimes. Facing a charge? See Drug Possession defense.
Lying About Ingesting Drugs Just Before Being Arrested Is Now a Crime
Learn about Utah's new law regarding lying to the police about drug use. Understand the implications and seek legal assistance today.
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New Utah Drug Distribution and Gun Law 2024---Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentences
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…
Read articleDon’t Bring Drugs to the Vernal Courthouse!
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…
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Inherently Improbable Doctrine in Utah
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…
Read articleProvo Marijuana Possession Attorney
Simple marijuana convictions can still suspend your driving privileges. In Utah a judge can still suspend you for six months.
Read articleCall Utah Drug Possession Defense Attorney Jake Gunter (801) 373-6345. Free Consult. Flex Payments.
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…
Read articleEmery County Justice Court Attorney Jake Gunter. Call/TXT (801) 373-6345
Charged while traveling through Emery County, Utah? Get reliable legal help from an experienced Emery County criminal defense attorney.!
Read articleWill You Lose Your Driver’s License for Simple Marijuana Possession in Utah
Learn how to prevent a suspended license for simple marijuana possession in Utah. Understand the laws, new changes, and how an attorney helps!
Read articleJuab County Drug Charges—How to Find a Good Attorney, Especially When Your Out-Of-State
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…
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Millard County/Fillmore City Drug Possession Attorney—Jake Gunter
Have you been stopped on I-15 in Millard County, Utah? Did they find marijuana or other drugs? Were you just traveling through the state and you don’t live in Utah?…
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