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ALL EVIDENTIARY PROOFS IN UTAH LAW

March 14, 2023

Here are the most common and some obscurely used evidentiary burdens in Utah. Where they are used, who uses them and what really happens. Reasonable Suspicion (Exclusively Criminal Law) The legal definition: Reasonable suspicion means suspicion based on specific, articulable facts drawn from the totality of the circumstances facing the officer at the time of… Read more »

WHAT IS UTAH’S LICENSING INFORMATION SYSTEM AND HOW TO GET OFF IT?

February 21, 2023

UTAH’S LICENSING INFORMATION SYSTEM DATABASE. WHAT IS IT? Having a supported finding of severe child abuse in Utah will get you listed on the Licensing Information System database. The LIS is private and not accessible by the public, but may disqualify you from certain licensure or jobs working in human services. I.E., children, vulnerable adults,… Read more »

CAN I EXPUNGE ARREST RECORDS WHERE NO CHARGES WERE FILED? YES!

February 15, 2023

MERE ARREST RECORDS ARE EXPUNGEABLE IN UTAH Most people think that only Utah criminal convictions are expungeable. No. Records of arrest, dismissed cases that were filed, but subsequently dismissed are also eligible for an expungement. REQUIREMENTS TO EXPUNGE AN ARREST OR INVESTIGATION RECORD IN UTAH?   Utah Code 77-40a-302 sets out the requirements to expunge… Read more »

WHAT TO DO IMMEDIATELY AFTER A UTAH DUI ARREST?

February 06, 2023

WHAT TO DO IMMEDIATELY AFTER A DUI ARREST IN UTAH   You just got pulled over, arrested, booked and now released on a Utah DUI. What are your immediate next steps? (1). Impound. If your car was impounded, start getting it out of impound. Stop those yard fees from rising as your car sits. (2)…. Read more »

Utah DUI Administrative License Hearings. 10 days to request it or lose it!

February 06, 2023

2 Sides of Every DUI Driver License Suspension Under Utah Law. It is super important to understand that after a DUI there are two sides of the Army coin when it comes to suspending your driver’s license. First is the administrative side suspending your license through the Utah Driver’s License Division. This happens first most… Read more »

UTAH NOTICE OF AGENCY ACTION

January 16, 2023

WHAT IS A NOTICE OF AGENCY ACTION IN UTAH A Utah “Notice of Agency Action” is mandatory letter that indicates a Utah agency is taking action against you to determine the legal rights, duties, privileges, immunities, or other legal interests of an identifiable person. Notice of Agency Actions can come from a nearly any Utah… Read more »

Utah County Hunting Crimes Attorney

January 08, 2023

PROVO, UTAH COUNTY HUNTING CRIMES ATTORNEY–JAKE GUNTER CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 Utah is a wonder state when it comes to hunting and the outdoors. Utah County has the Wasatch Front and several hunting areas, including Utah Lake, Mount Nebo Wilderness, Uinta National Forest and Mount Timpanogos Wilderness area to name a few. Deer, elk, pronghorn, bison,… Read more »

Orem Reckless Driving Defense Attorney

December 27, 2022

OREM CITY RECKLESS DRIVING ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER–NEARLY 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE TRYING JURIES   Not the county seat, yet Orem has 98,129 people and growing. The Orem City Justice Court reports 1,010 court filings in 2021. Orem City only has one, non-law trained judge, Judge Reed Parkin, appointed in June of 2010 and first appointed int… Read more »

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