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Utah Criminal Law Blog — Page 14
Plain-English answers from Utah criminal defense attorney Jake Gunter about charges, courts, DUI, expungements, and what happens next.
Juvenile Nonjudicial Adjustment in Utah
Utah has generally 3 levels of juvenile justice. Juvenile justice means how does Utah deal with juvenile crime. (1). Juveniles Charged as Adults. This is really bad when…
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Collaterol Consequences of a Criminal Charge or Conviction---Utah Concealed Carry Suspensions, Denials or Revocaitons and Appeals
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.…
Read articleHow to Do a Utah Warrants Search
Having a warrant out for your arrest can be nerve racking. Regularly Utah criminal defense attorney Jake Gunter moves courts to lift warrants and secures a court date to…
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LTC Jacob S. Gunter Lectured on Cross-Examination in Sun Valley, Idaho to Army National Guard Jags
Utah trial lawyer Jake Gunter lecturing in his capacity as an Army JAG to other JAGs across the west on cross-examination.
Read articleWildlife Trespassing Crimes in Utah. What Is “Posted Property” for the Utah Wildlife Resources Act?
It is a crime to hunt while trespassing in Utah. You had better have your GPS on with the local maps showing your whereabouts. You had better know your hunting and…
Read articleExperienced Lawyer Jake Gunter Celebrates 20 Years of Legal Practice
Need an experienced lawyer? Jake Gunter has 20 years of courtroom experience defending criminal cases and representing clients!
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Not Guilty Verdict in Utah Sexual Abuse Case
Attorney Jake Gunter on 05/10/2024 in the 3rd Judicial District received a NOT GUILTY on a one count Forcible Sexual Abuse felony 2 charge.
Read articleCan I Expunge Arrest Records That Never Ended with a Conviction?
QUESTION: I was charged, but the criminal case was completely dismissed before I even went to court? Can I expunge these investigation records? ANSWER: YES. The following…
Read articleCriteria to Expunge Utah Juvenile Adjudications (Juvenile Criminal Convictions)
Juveniles are adjudicated responsible for delinquencies. Adults are convicted and are guilty of crimes. Adjudications are juvenile versions of adult crimes and are…
Read articleJuvenile Police Interrogations---No False or Misleading Statements by the Cops and Recorded
Utah has given juveniles being questioned for crimes (called delinquencies) many, many more protections than adults have. Police failure to abide by these protections…
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