HERRIMAN UTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNY JAKE GUNTER Herriman City, Utah is in southwestern Salt Lake County, bordering west upon Oquirrh Mountains The population was 55,144 in 2020. In 1999 upon incorporation it had just 1,523 people. Common Herriman Justice Court Criminal Cases: No Insurance. Don’t catch a conviction for no insurance as you will… Read more »
Carrying a Dangerous Weapon Under the Influence in Utah Carrying a dangerous weapon while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a crime in Utah, governed by Utah Code 76-10-528. While Utah laws allow responsible firearm ownership, carrying a weapon while impaired can result in criminal charges, even for those with valid medical prescriptions… Read more »
WHAT IS THE UTAH SEX OFFENSE REGISTRY? Yes. It didn’t used to be that you could petition for early removal, but now certain 10 year and lifetime registries are eligible for early removal in Utah. If you are convicted of very specific sexual crimes in Utah you will be placed on Utah’s sexual offense registry… Read more »
Careless Driving in Utah. Careless driving is the little sister of reckless driving in Utah. Careless driving is a Class C Misdemeanor rather than a Class B like reckless driving is. Careless driving carriers 50 points on your Utah driving record—rather than 80 points. Careless driving is a good alternative to reckless driving tickets. Careless… Read more »
2 TYPES OF SPEED CONTEST CHARGES IN UTAH There are two types of charges in Utah’s speed contest/exhibition on highways statute. (1). The Race Driver. It is a Class A Misdemeanor to drive a car involved in a street race or exhibition of speed on public roads. (2). Barricades Race Course. A person may not,… Read more »
2 Different Types of Breath Tests in Utah. PBT and Chemical Test. Portable/Preliminary Breath Test. Let’s be clear. The portable breath test (“PBT”) is different from the chemical blood draw or chemical breath test done back at the police station. The chemical test is described and outlined in Utah Code 41-6a-520. You don’t have to… Read more »
3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR NO INSURANCE TICKET IN UTAH It is a crime to drive a car on Utah roadways without car insurance. See Utah Code 41-21a-302. Here are 3 Things You Need to Know. (1). No insurance will suspend your license. (2). You will have high rate SR 22 insurance with a… Read more »
Utah Child Abuse: Understanding the Reasonable Discipline Doctrine Utah allows parents to use reasonable force when disciplining their children under what is known as the reasonable discipline doctrine. However, this defense has limitations and does not apply in cases involving serious physical injury as defined by Utah law. If you’re facing allegations of child abuse… Read more »
Out-of-State Drug Charges on I-70: Legal Challenges and Options If you’re traveling through Emery County, Utah on I-70 and find yourself charged with marijuana possession or drug paraphernalia, Emery County Criminal Defense Attorney Jake Gunter can help. With Colorado’s legal marijuana laws, many travelers mistakenly assume they’re safe to carry it across state lines, but… Read more »
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 »
