September 18, 2023
OREM RETAIL THEFT DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 FOR FREE CONSULT What is Retail Theft in the Orem City Justice Court? Retail Theft is a common Misdemeanor B crime charged mostly in Utah Justice Courts. Retail Theft is a Class B is under $500 in merchandise stolen. Retail Theft in Orem City is… Read more »
September 12, 2023
MILITARY LAWYER JAKE GUNTER On 09/10/2023 MAJ Jacob S. Gunter was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Utah Army National Guard. He was federally recognized in August 2023. Current LTC Gunter commands the 653 Trial Defense Services which defends National Guard Soldiers against adverse action arising out of the Montana, Utah and Idaho National Guards…. Read more »
September 05, 2023
ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER HAS BEEN COURTROOMS FOR 20 YEARS. LET HIS EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU The clear and convincing evidence standard “implies something more than . . . a preponderance, or greater weight, of the evidence; and something less than proof beyond a reasonable doubt.” Essential Botanical Farms, LC v. Kay, 2011 UT 71,… Read more »
September 05, 2023
CALL/TXT UTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. WEEKEND AND NIGHT JAIL VISITS ARE AVAILABLE The Judge. Utah district court judges have enormous discretion to hold people without bail when the crime and facts fit the exception. The rule is that your get bail in Utah under the Utah Bail Statute and the Utah Constitution. The… Read more »
August 21, 2023
CALL/TXT UTAH ALCOHOL CRIMES ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345 MOST COMMON ALCOHOL CRIMES IN UTAH Here is a list of the most common alcohol related crimes in Utah and any collateral consequences. Utah Code 41-6a-505. EXTREME DUI. Utah Code 41-6a-505(1) and (5) outline the mandatory minimums for 1st and 2nd Extreme DUIs. Extreme DUIs… Read more »
August 18, 2023
CALL/TXT CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345. LET HIS 20 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU What is a Mandatory Minimum in a Utah Criminal Case? Mandatory minimums are automatic sanctions that the criminal court judge has no control over. Mandatory minimums are generally in these area: (1). Driver license suspensions. (2). Mandatory jail… Read more »
August 18, 2023
UTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 FOR A FREE CONSULT If you have been charged with a misdemeanor in Utah, the Utah Uniform Fine Schedule is jammed packed with super helpful information. Commonly called the “2023 Utah Bail Fine Schedule” it lists the following helpful information when you are charged with… Read more »
August 16, 2023
UTAH WILDLIFE CRIMES DEFENSE ATTORNEY–JAKE GUNTER Things to remember about Utah Wildlife Crimes: (1). All Utah misdemeanor or felony convictions, diversions or plea in abeyance carry hunting fishing license suspensions. 3, 4, 5 and years for Misdemeanors C, B, A and felonies. Defined trophy animals carry double suspension times. (2). Most Utah poaching, DNR and… Read more »
August 15, 2023
CALL/TXT PROVO, UT CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345 What is a Utah Criminal Sentencing Bargain? Make sure you read the blog about what a plea bargain is first. A Utah criminal sentencing bargain is where you and the prosecuting attorney agree to particular sanctions and punishments. Sentencing agreements could be classes to… Read more »
August 11, 2023
CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 FOR A FREE CONSULT WITH PROVO, UT CRIMINAL ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER What is a Utah Criminal Plea Bargain? A plea bargain is where the prosecutor agrees to dismiss or reduce one or more charges in return for a guilty plea. Plea bargains happen in Utah juvenile courts, justice courts and district courts…. Read more »