Introduction to Utah’s Updated Firearms Law On May 7, 2025, Utah’s legislature introduced significant amendments to Utah Code 76-10-508 and 76-10-508.1, which govern the unlawful discharge of firearms. These changes refine existing regulations, offering exemptions for specific groups and clarifying rules for official duties. If you’re a gun owner, farmer, or law enforcement officer in Utah, understanding these… Read more »
New Utah Law HB0195 Protects Gun Owners in Plea in Abeyances Utah’s 2025 legislative update through HB0195 is making headlines — and for good reason. Among the several firearm-friendly reforms, one provision has significant implications for criminal defendants who own guns: a plea in abeyance agreement can no longer require gun forfeiture unless the individual… Read more »
UTAH FIREARMS/GUN CHARGES. CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. Utah is a great place for the Second Amendment and Freedom. Utah’s concealed carry law is called the Utah Concealed Firearm Act and is found at Utah Code 53-5-7 (2024)Concealed Denial Suspension Appeal C53-5-S704 20240622. Consequences of a Criminal Conviction or Charges on Your Utah Concealed Carry… Read more »
February 27, 2024 | provocri
Firearms and Dangerous Weapons Restricted Persons in Utah—Attorney Jake Gunter TXT/Call (801) 373-6345. Free Consult Firearms Restricted Persons in Utah. There are several ways to become a firearm and dangerous weapons restricted persons in Utah. The main restricted person statute is found at Utah Code 76-10-503. Category 1 and Category 2. Restricted Persons There are… Read more »
December 03, 2021 | provocri
UTAH FIREARM AND WEAPON CHARGES DEFENSE ATTORNEY–JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT(801) 373-6345. Utah Gun Charges are taken very seriously by prosecuting attorneys. The use or presence of firearms, knives or other dangerous weapons can enhance the severity of your charges. Getting gun charges dropped can often mean the difference between prison and jail. Types of Utah Gun… Read more »
Illegal Discharge of a Gun. Felony Firearm Utah Defense Attorney Jake Gunter Call/TXT (801) 373-6345. 3 YEAR PRISON MANATORY MINIMUM FOR ILLEGAL SHOOTING AT PEOPLE, CARS OR HOUSES—NO HARM. In Utah it is a heavy mandatory minimum 3 year prison sentence if you use a gun to shoot a person, or their house or their… Read more »
March 08, 2021 | provocri
What is Aggravated Assault v. Simple Assault & Battery in Utah? Yes, in the law you will find there are different kinds of assault, which include simple and aggravated assault in Utah. When you find yourself in a situation that makes you wonder what kind of assault charges could be brought against you,… Read more »
WEAPONS CRIMES DEFENSE ATTORNEY IN UTAH; DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER You had best be very careful if you brandish your gun during an argument or fight. You really need to ensure that you are lawfully defending yourself, defending others, or property. Otherwise you will be charged with brandishing a firearm. Sometimes called brandishing a weapon,… Read more »
3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT HUNTING/FISHING CRIMES AND CHILD SUPPORT (1). Yes. Failure to pay child support can suspend you hunting/fishing privileges. (2). You can get your hunting/fishing privileges back through a payment plan. (3). Call/TXT Jake Gunter at (*801) 373-6345 for a free consult. Not only is failure to pay child support a Class… Read more »
UTAH’S THREAT OF VIOLENCE CRIME It is a Class B Misdemeanor to threaten to commit a crime of bodily injury, death or serious property damage. Up to six months in the Utah county jail and a fine. Plus you may have to reimburse the local government for having to respond to the incident unless you… Read more »
