Expunge your Utah Traffic Record. Seal it off from insurance companies and public background checks. Keep your records private. That’s why expunging your traffic record matters. What Utah Traffic Cases are Eligible for Expungement? Most Utah traffic offenses are eligible for an expungement in Utah. Specifically the Utah Expunge Act defines traffic offenses as: (i)… Read more »
Utah DUI Expungement of Felony DUIs–Jake Gunter Utah is very liberal with expungements and 402 sentence reductions. Yet you can’t expunge a felony DUI. The Utah Expungement Act states the following types of convictions are not eligible for an expungement: (i) A capital felony. No amount of 402 two-step reductions will ever qualify capital convictions…. Read more »
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 »
