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 »
UTAH’S LICENSING INFORMATION SYSTEM DATABASE. WHAT IS IT? Having a supported finding of severe child abuse in Utah will get you listed on the Licensing Information System database. The LIS is private and not accessible by the public, but may disqualify you from certain licensure or jobs working in human services. I.E., children, vulnerable adults,… Read more »
NEPHI CITY/JUAB COUNTY RECKLESS DRIVING ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-67345 Nephi City is the county seat of Juab County and has 6,600 people in 2020. Juab County has 12,155 people estimated by the census as of July 2021. Juab County has three courts: (1). The Fourth Judicial District Court—Juab County. (2). Juab County… Read more »
MERE ARREST RECORDS ARE EXPUNGEABLE IN UTAH Most people think that only Utah criminal convictions are expungeable. No. Records of arrest, dismissed cases that were filed, but subsequently dismissed are also eligible for an expungement. REQUIREMENTS TO EXPUNGE AN ARREST OR INVESTIGATION RECORD IN UTAH? Utah Code 77-40a-302 sets out the requirements to expunge… Read more »
Avoiding a Suspended License for Simple Marijuana Charges In Utah, a simple marijuana possession charge can result in a suspended license, which can trigger a chain of legal and financial complications. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of the potential consequences until it’s too late. Therefore, it is crucial to understand the new laws and seek… Read more »
WHAT TO DO IMMEDIATELY AFTER A DUI ARREST IN UTAH You just got pulled over, arrested, booked and now released on a Utah DUI. What are your immediate next steps? (1). Impound. If your car was impounded, start getting it out of impound. Stop those yard fees from rising as your car sits. (2)…. Read more »
Understanding the Two Sides of a DUI Admin License Hearing in Utah If you’ve been arrested for a DUI in Utah, it’s crucial to understand the two separate processes involved in your DUI Admin License Hearing. These processes are handled by different entities and can lead to different outcomes. Let’s break down the key points…. Read more »
WHAT IS A NOTICE OF AGENCY ACTION IN UTAH A Utah “Notice of Agency Action” is mandatory letter that indicates a Utah agency is taking action against you to determine the legal rights, duties, privileges, immunities, or other legal interests of an identifiable person. Notice of Agency Actions can come from a nearly any Utah… Read more »
PROVO, UTAH COUNTY HUNTING CRIMES ATTORNEY–JAKE GUNTER CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 Utah is a wonder state when it comes to hunting and the outdoors. Utah County has the Wasatch Front and several hunting areas, including Utah Lake, Mount Nebo Wilderness, Uinta National Forest and Mount Timpanogos Wilderness area to name a few. Deer, elk, pronghorn, bison,… Read more »
