Provo Criminal Defense Blog
Utah Criminal Law Blog — Page 18
Plain-English answers from Utah criminal defense attorney Jake Gunter about charges, courts, DUI, expungements, and what happens next.

Fake ID Criminal Defense Attorney Utah
There are many different Utah laws making it a crime to present a false ID or fake ID. When you present a FAKE ID for purposes of buying alcohol, these statutes apply.…
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Utah Bail Schedule: Understanding Misdemeanor Classifications and Fines
Learn about the Utah bail schedule, misdemeanor classifications, fines, and moving violations. Get insights from Jake Gunter!
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Provo Criminal Trespass Attorney Jake Gunter. Let His 20 Years of Courtroom Experience Work for You
The classic criminal trespass charges in Provo are going onto a property without authorization. Commonly BYU students get charged for entering the BYU football stadium…
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Orem City Criminal Mischief Defense Attorney
OREM CITY CRIMINAL MISCHIEF DEFENSE ATTORNEY. Read and find out What Is Considered Criminal Mischief in Orem, UT?
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Inherently Improbable Doctrine in Utah
Not a week goes by in my contested criminal cases, that an accused states “how could anyone believe that woman.” Or, “the child’s testimony is so riddled with…
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Can I Get a DUI on Prescription Medication from My Doctor? Yes
Often people tell me that they were just taking prescription drugs from their doctor and “as prescribed.” Therefore, they can’t get a DUI in Utah. Wrong. DUI on Lawfully…
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Provo Marijuana Possession Attorney
Simple marijuana convictions can still suspend your driving privileges. In Utah a judge can still suspend you for six months.
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Circumstantial Evidence in Utah: What You Need to Know
Discover how circumstantial evidence impacts Utah criminal cases. Learn its legal standing and comparison to direct evidence!
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Call Utah Drug Possession Defense Attorney Jake Gunter (801) 373-6345. Free Consult. Flex Payments.
Constructive possession of drug cases are much harder to prove than direct possession of drug cases. There is no constructive possession defense if the defendant admits…
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New Bail Law in Utah ---Effective 05/03/2023
In the last 5 years the Utah Legislature has changed the bail statute plenty. The latest criminal bail amendment became effective on 05/03/2023 and changed the ability to…
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