April 15, 2024
New Law Alert: Lying to the Police About Drug Use in Utah If you find yourself in a situation involving law enforcement in Utah, it’s crucial to be aware of the recent legal changes. As of May 2024, lying to the police about drug use can lead to serious consequences. If you tell officers that… Read more »
April 11, 2024
Can Juveniles Aged 16-17 Be Charged with Wildlife Crimes in Utah Justice Court? If you’re a parent or guardian concerned about your teenager’s legal standing in Utah, understanding the implications of these crimes is crucial. Many people are surprised to learn that juveniles aged 16 to 17 can face serious legal consequences for wildlife offenses,… Read more »
April 11, 2024
CALL/TXT UTAH JUSTICE COURT CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345 16 AND 17 YEARS-OLDS IN UTAH JUSTICE COURTS Utah Justice Courts have jurisdiction over the following types of criminal cases under the Utah criminal code. Selected 16-17-year-olds and adults over 18 years old for Infractions, Class C and Class B Misdemeanors. (A). Poaching/Hunting/Fishing/DNR… Read more »
April 11, 2024
CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 UTAH JUVENILE DELIQUENCY ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. LET HIS 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU Utah Juvenile Delinquency: Adult Charges. Under 18-year-old children charged with crimes is called juvenile delinquency. Adults charged with crimes under Utah’s criminal code are criminal charges. Sometimes on egregious offense, juveniles can be tried as adults. Juvenile… Read more »
April 04, 2024
New Utah Law on Burglary Interruption of a Connected Service Becomes a Felony Starting May 2024 Beginning May 1, 2024, Utah will enforce a new law making it a third-degree felony to disrupt or interrupt connected services, such as phone lines, internet, or electrical systems, during the commission of a burglary. This new law, officially… Read more »
March 29, 2024
Impaired Driving DUI Utah: 2024 Legislative Changes Starting July 1, 2024, significant changes are coming to Utah’s DUI laws, specifically impacting Impaired Driving plea bargains. The Utah Legislature has tightened eligibility criteria, barring Extreme DUI cases from being resolved through an Impaired Driving plea agreement. If you’re facing a DUI charge in Utah, understanding these… Read more »
March 29, 2024
Utah Wrong Way DUI Defense Attorney: Legal Representation from Jake Gunter If you’re facing charges related to wrong way DUIs in Utah, having an experienced attorney is crucial. Call or text Utah wrong way DUI defense attorney Jake Gunter at (801) 373-6345 for a free consultation. With flexible payment plans, Jake Gunter makes quality legal… Read more »
March 28, 2024
Understanding Utah’s Right to Bail and the New DUI Exception If you or a loved one is facing DUI charges in Utah, it’s essential to understand your rights regarding bail. Utah’s Constitution and bail statute generally presume a right to bail. However, there are specific exceptions to this right that you should be aware of…. Read more »
March 27, 2024
CALL/TXT UTAH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345. FREE CONSULT. FLEX PAYMENT PLANS. 2024 UTAH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT CHANGES
CHANGE: You can now commit aggravated assault if you use a motor vehicle. AGGRAVATED ASSAULT IS UTAH IS: Felony 3 Aggravated Assault. Felony 3 aggravated assault in Utah is just simple assault causing or… Read more »
March 27, 2024
CALL/TXT UTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345. FREE CONSULT. Key Points on New Road Rage Law 2024 (1). Impound Your Car. The police can now impound your car if road rage is suspected without a warrant. See Utah Code 41-1a-1101(3). Effective 07/01/24 Seizure — Circumstances where permitted –Impound lot standards. (2). Road Rage… Read more »