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Understanding Utah DUI Charges and Actual Physical Control

October 01, 2024

Utah DUI: Can You Be Charged Without Keys in the Ignition? Understanding Utah’s Broad DUI Laws Utah’s DUI laws cast a wide net to address public safety concerns. Surprisingly, you don’t need to be driving or even have the keys in the ignition to face a Utah DUI charge. The law focuses on “actual physical… Read more »

Protective Orders and No-Contact Provisions

October 01, 2024

Utah Protective Orders: Understanding No-Contact Provisions and Physical Proximity In Utah, protective orders play a crucial role in safeguarding individuals from potential harm. However, recent legal developments have shed light on the complexities surrounding these orders, particularly regarding no-contact provisions and physical proximity restrictions. Key Takeaways from Bountiful City v Swensen (2024) The recent Utah… Read more »

Navigating the Utah Criminal Process: Explained

October 01, 2024

Understanding the Utah Criminal Process: From Allegation to Appeal Initial Stages of a Criminal Case Charging Time The time between an allegation and formal charges varies for a Utah criminal process: Prosecutors charge violent crimes almost immediately Drug charges often take weeks to process Authorities may charge old sexual offense allegations years later For more… Read more »

Utah Preliminary Hearing: A Guide

October 01, 2024

Evidence Standard at a Utah Preliminary Hearing: Probable Cause Explained In Utah, the evidence standard at a preliminary hearing is probable cause. It must be shown that a crime likely happened and that the defendant was involved. This guide will explain what probable cause means and why it is important. The State’s Burden of Proof… Read more »

Cross-Examination: The Key to Winning Your Case

September 27, 2024

The Importance of Effective Questioning for Cross-Examination Cross-examination, a critical phase of a trial, offers a powerful tool for attorneys to shape the narrative, expose inconsistencies, and elicit favorable admissions from witnesses. By skillfully questioning opposing witnesses, attorneys can significantly impact the outcome of a criminal case. Exposing Inconsistencies: Through targeted questioning, attorneys can highlight… Read more »

SMOT: Utah Municipal and Criminal Offenses

September 25, 2024

The Utah Prosecution Council, Administrative Office of the Courts, Driver License Division, and the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) maintain the Shared Master Offense Table (SMOT). This table lists all active state, county, and municipal offense codes in Utah. Understanding these codes can be crucial if you face criminal charges. Shared Master Offense Table (SMOT)… Read more »

DCFS Attorney: Defending Against Child Abuse Findings in Utah

September 24, 2024

Call/Text Utah DCFS Attorney Jake Gunter at (801) 373-6345 After an extensive eight-month litigation process, attorney Jake Gunter successfully overturned a sexual abuse finding made by the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) against his client. This lengthy and challenging process highlighted the complexities involved in legal disputes with DCFS and the importance… Read more »

Utah Child Abuse Registry: What You Need to Know

September 23, 2024

CALL/TXT UTAH CHILD ABUSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345 Understanding Utah’s Child Abuse Registry: Utah maintains four registries for convicted felons, current as of June 2018: Sex Offender Registry Kidnapping Registry White Collar Crime Registry Child Abuse Registry If you or someone you know is facing charges related to child abuse, it’s important to understand… Read more »

Legal Guidance: Provo-Orem Bench Warrant Attorney

September 23, 2024

Resolving Your Bench Warrant in Provo-Orem: A Legal Guide If you’re facing a bench warrant in Provo or Orem, it’s crucial to act quickly and strategically. Here’s how a skilled Provo-Orem bench warrant attorney can help you resolve your situation: 1. Hire a Provo-Orem Bench Warrant Attorney The first and most critical step is to… Read more »

Hill Air Force Base Courts-Martial Defense: Attorney Jake Gunter

September 20, 2024

Attorney Jake Gunter, a Judge Advocate (MAJ) in the United States Army Reserves, combines extensive military and civilian legal experience to serve his clients. He is an Airborne and Air Assault qualified officer who has completed over 17 jumps. These jumps include those from Army Sherpas, C-130s, helicopters, and even a Korean balloon. Additionally, Jake… Read more »

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