June 23, 2023
Types of Utah Juveniles Expungements Juvenile Delinquency Adjudications (Convictions). Utah juvenile courts call criminal “convictions” delinquency “adjudications.” Juvenile delinquency adjudications can be expunged from the public view. Juvenile Adjudications have dispositions (called sentences in adult court). Juvenile adjudications means generally you went to court and saw a juvenile judge, not just a juvenile court probation… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Here is What to Expect at your Utah Criminal Order to Show Case First off, you can be thrown in jail for failure to obey a court order. That normally doesn’t happen at the first order to show cause, but it can.Orders to show cause are court hearings were one party or the judge commands… Read more »
June 12, 2023
Utah Juvenile Delinquency Lawyer: Your Guide to Navigating Juvenile Court The Fourth Judicial District in Utah handles juvenile cases in Utah, Juab, Wasatch, and Millard Counties. With courthouses located in Provo, Spanish Fork, American Fork, Nephi, Heber, and Fillmore City, the district addresses a variety of juvenile delinquency and child welfare matters. Most hearings occur… Read more »
June 05, 2023
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PLEAS IN ABEYANCES AND DIVERSION AGREEMENTS IN UTAH? CALL/TXT JAKE (801) 373-6345 MAIN DIFFERENCE: Pleas in Abeyances are used 99.9 percent more often than diversion agreements. Diversion agreements are not favored by prosecutors, but they are occasionally used. The main difference between a diversion agreement and a plea in abeyance… Read more »
May 30, 2023
What is a criminal diversion agreement in Utah? Criminal diversion agreements in Utah can take a few different forms. But the basics are that the criminal charges are dropped. No conviction ever enters against you. You may pay a small fine and have some type of informational probation (be good period). Once you successfully complete… Read more »
May 25, 2023
CALL/TXT TOOELE COUNTY RECKLESS DRIVING ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. He can usually tell you over the phone in 5 minutes if you have a defense. Tooele County has been a growing Utah County for the last 20 years. Located just west of Salt Lake City, I-80 runs west to east through the county and has many… Read more »
May 15, 2023
DOPL Professional License Defense: Protect Your Career If you’re being investigated by Utah’s Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), it’s critical to understand your rights and the disciplinary process. With the right DOPL professional license defense, you can protect your career and navigate these complex proceedings effectively. This guide covers what you need to know and… Read more »
May 15, 2023
GET YOUR LICENS BACK EARLY ON DUI REFUSAL CASES IN UTAH–CALL/TXT JAKE (801) 373-6345 OLD LAW. If you refused a lawful order for a chemical test (blood draw or breathalyzer) you lost your license for 18 months on the first offense. No early reinstatement was possible in Utah. NEW LAW. A first time DUI chemical… Read more »
May 13, 2023
How long does a Utah DUI conviction stay on your record? Example DUI Orem Center Street: You just got a DUI on Orem Center Street. You lost your license at the initial driver’s license division administrative hearing. You pled to Impaired Driving and got license back. You are in the process of going to treatment… Read more »
May 10, 2023
Utah Legal Burdens: Key Standards of Proof Explained Understanding the different legal burdens in Utah is essential for anyone involved in criminal or civil legal proceedings. From reasonable suspicion to beyond a reasonable doubt, these burdens determine the level of evidence required to justify a search, arrest, or conviction. In civil cases, burdens like preponderance… Read more »
