Utah Bail Law: What You Need to Know When you face criminal charges in Utah, understanding Utah bail law can make a significant difference in your case. Under state law, bail is generally presumed, but several exceptions empower judges to deny it. Preparing for a bail motion with substantial facts is critical since defendants usually… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
UTAH DUI ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER–CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 Utah County, Salt Lake County and Davis County have all rolled out the 24/7 DUI Sobriety Program. The purpose of the 24/7 DUI sobriety program is to incentivize people to stay sober. It is only for DUI like charges and requires twice daily alcohol testing. Successfully entry into… Read more »
SOUTH JORDAN JUSTICE COURT CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER—JAKE GUNTER. LET HIS 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 Being charged publicly is very stressful. Let South Jordan criminal defense attorney Jake Gunter guide you through the process. He has 20 years of jury trial experience across Utah defending the accused. Types of Charges… Read more »
UTAH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ATTORNEY–JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 Domestic violence charges are some of the most serious charges filed in Utah Justice Courts. Outside of DUIs, domestic violence convictions are the most likely convictions where you get jail time on a first offense. Domestic violence cases are also very likely to be tried to a… Read more »
