Consensual Sexual Relations with 16 or 17-Year Old. Class A and 3rd Degree Felony. Consent is not a defense to having sexual relations with a minor child aged 16-17 years-old if you are at least 7 years or older than them. Sexual relations with a 16- or 17-year-old is defined in to be: (i) has… Read more »
Utah Sex Crimes Defense Attorney – Jake Gunter Call or Text: (801) 373-6345 Facing sex crime charges in Utah? Having a knowledgeable defense attorney like Jake Gunter is essential. Utah laws are strict, especially about unlawful sexual activity with minors aged 14 to 15. Even consensual, non-forceful relationships between adults (over 18) and minors are… Read more »
Insurance Fraud Criminal Charges in Utah: Penalties and Defense Facing insurance fraud criminal charges in Utah can have serious legal consequences, including significant fines, imprisonment, and lasting impacts on your reputation and future. These cases are often complex and require a strong legal defense from an experienced attorney. Attorney Jake Gunter specializes in defending clients… Read more »
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus is one of three standard Utah field sobriety tests that officers conduct in DUI investigations. Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus is referring to the involuntary jerking of the eyes as they move side to side. In addition to being involuntary, the DUI suspect experiencing the nystagmus is usually unaware the jerking is happening. In… Read more »
West Valley Criminal Defense Attorney Jake Gunter Call/TXT (801) 373-6345 West Valley City has the second highest population in Utah. It also has one of the busiest justice courts in all of Utah. Salt Lake City – 194,188 Population. West Valley City – 135,546 Population. Provo City. 110,000 Population. Effective trial court representation in your… Read more »
How to Find the Best Pleasant Grove Criminal Defense Attorney: Essential Questions to Ask When facing criminal charges, hiring the right attorney can significantly impact the outcome of your case. Therefore, here’s how to find the best Pleasant Grove criminal defense attorney and the key questions to ask during your search. 1. Courtroom Experience Question:… Read more »
Cedar Hills Misdemeanor Charges. Utah Criminal Defense Lawyer Jake Gunter. Cedar Hills, Utah County based criminal defense attorney Jake Gunter has nearly 20 years of experience. Defending people accused of Misdemeanors and Felonies Statewide. Top Questions When Hiring a Cedar Hills Criminal Defense Attorney. (1). Do you specialize in criminal defense, or do you practice… Read more »
WALK AND TURN UTAH FIELD SOBRIETY TEST—WHAT IS IT? HOW DO I FAIL IT? DOES MY UTAH DUI ATTORNEY EVEN KNOW ABOUT IT? The Walk and Turn (“WAT”) is 1 of 3 field sobriety tests that have been approved by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (“NHTSA”). The first test given is the Horizontal Gaze… Read more »
Have you been charged with a DUI while visiting Park City, Utah and live out-of-state? Have you been cited for a traffic violation on I-80 near Kimball Junction? Or maybe drug or alcohol charges while boating on Deer Creek Reservoir or Jordanelle Reservoir. Park City, Summit County criminal defense attorney Jake Gunter can help. Put… Read more »
GENERAL RULE: Even if consensual, if you are a prison guard, security guard, police officer, you can’t have sexual relations with inmates, prisoners or people under your arrest. In Utah, you can’t have consensual sexual relations with an inmate if you are a sworn and certified peace officer or security contractor. If your job is… Read more »
