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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Utah Reckless Driving Lawyer: Understanding the 2022 Law Change Effective May 4, 2022, Utah law presumes drivers traveling at 105 mph or greater to be engaging in reckless driving, defined as willful or wanton disregard for public safety. This update simplifies charges for high-speed offenses and increases the need for an experienced Utah Reckless Driving… Read more »
Reckless Driving Lawyer: Can Reckless Driving in Utah Suspend My License? Answer: Yes, with two convictions. If you’ve been cited for reckless driving in Utah, you may be at risk of losing your driver’s license. Whether you’re a Utah resident or an out-of-state driver, understanding how Utah’s reckless driving laws work is crucial. Hiring an… Read more »
Utah criminal expungements have been around for a very long time. Yet there are other types of expungements that people can obtain under Utah law. AS OF MAY 2022, HERE ARE ALL THE UTAH EXPUNGEMENT LAWS THAT I KNOW OF: Utah Adult Criminal Convictions: Utah Code 77-40a-101 et seq. Utah is super generous on… Read more »
Fort Douglas/Utah National Guard/Hill Air Force Base Military Separation Boards Defense Attorney In the military there are courts-martials These are bad. Less bad, but ultimately career ending are military separation boards. Military separation boards end your military career and determine your ever-so-important discharge characterization. Your discharge characterization determines federal and state veteran benefits. Type of… Read more »
TYPES OF UTAH CRIMINAL PROBATION When you are convicted of a crime in Utah, or you are placed on diversion or a plea in abeyance, you will likely be put on some form of probation. Often referred to as being “on paper,” Utah criminal probation means you are monitored by the court. It’s important to… Read more »
