August 15, 2022
UTAH TRAFFIC TICKETS EXPUNGEMENTS. UTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 As of 05/2022 you can now expunge most Utah traffic tickets from your Utah record. Here are the types of traffic citations you can expunge: “Traffic Offense” means: (i) All infractions, class B misdemeanors, and class C misdemeanors in the Utah Traffic… Read more »
August 01, 2022
CAN I GET A DUI IN UTAH WHEN THE KEYS ARE NOT EVEN IN THE IGNITION? Utah DUI laws are written broadly, not narrow to effective public safety concerns about drunk driving. The DUI laws found in Utah Code 41-6a-501 et seq outline what being in actual physical control means. Being in actual physical control… Read more »
August 01, 2022
FIRST TIME DUI PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS–As of 08/2022 Every year the Utah Legislature fiddles with DUI laws, often making them more strict with more jail time. On a first offense DUI, here are the newest mandatory 2022 minimums. TYPES OF FIRST TIME DUIs. In order to determine what first time DUI sanctions apply to you,… Read more »
July 27, 2022
WHAT CRIMINAL CASES ARE HANDLED IN THE PROVO CITY JUSTICE COURT? The Provo City Justice Court only handles Class B Misdemeanors and below, along with civil small claims matters up to $15,000. Specifically all traffic matters are handled in the court, consisting of the Class B, Class C and Infractions. TYPES OF MISDEMEANORS IN THE… Read more »
July 27, 2022
WHAT CRIMINAL CASES ARE HANDLED IN THE SPANISH FORK DISTRICT COURT? The Spanish Fork District Court is unique in that Spanish Fork City does not have it’s own justice court. Therefore, like American Fork, all the Spanish Fork justice court cases are handled in the Spanish Fork District Court. Most cities have their own justice… Read more »
July 26, 2022
WHAT CRIMINAL CASES ARE HANDLED IN THE OREM CITY JUSTICE COURT? The OREM City Justice Court only handles Class B Misdemeanors and below, along with civil small claims matters up to $15,000. Specifically all traffic matters are handled in the court, consisting of the Class B, Class C and Infractions. TYPES OF MISDEMEANORS IN THE… Read more »
June 21, 2022
UTAH BAIL SYSTEM. HIRE UTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 FOR A FREE CONSULT. BAIL IS PRESUMED UNDER THE UTAH AND FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONS. The default position is that you get bail when charged with a crime in Utah. The following Utah criminal charges, sometimes you will not get bail. (1). Capitol Offenses,… Read more »
June 09, 2022
DO I HAVE A UTAH CRIMINAL RECORD? The time old question: What’s on my Utah Criminal Record? Answer: Most people think that just because they don’t have any criminal convictions that they have a clean criminal record. No. They don’t. Most people think that just because their felony charges got dropped to misdemeanors that they… Read more »
June 06, 2022
Felony vs. Misdemeanor: Understanding the Key Differences in Utah If you’re facing criminal charges in Utah, understanding the difference between a felony vs. misdemeanor conviction is crucial. The classification of your charge can significantly impact your life, from potential penalties to long-term consequences. Felony vs. Misdemeanor: The Main Difference The most significant distinction between a… Read more »
May 31, 2022
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly observed on May 30 from 1868 to 1970. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day Current and Recent Service Members at Howard… Read more »