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Utah Criminal Law Blog — Page 6
Plain-English answers from Utah criminal defense attorney Jake Gunter about charges, courts, DUI, expungements, and what happens next.
Refused a Chemical Test in Utah? Here’s What Happens Next
Refusing a chemical test in Utah is a separate criminal offense with DUI-level penalties. Learn what happens after refusal and the consequences you face.
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AI Use in Crime as a Sentencing Aggravator in Utah: What Defendants Need to Know
Utah law now allows judges to treat AI use in committing a crime as a sentencing aggravator. Learn how this affects Utah criminal cases and defendants’ rights.
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Under 21 and Carrying a Gun in Utah: What the New Law Means | Utah Defense Lawyer
Utah’s new law makes concealed carry under 21 a crime without a permit. Learn what Utah Code § 76-10-1202 requires, penalties, and defenses.
Read articleEarly Removal From Utah Sex Offender Registration (2026 Edition)
Learn how to petition for early removal from Utah’s sex offender registry at 5, 10, or 20 years, including eligibility, timing, and court standards.
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Utah Pleas in Abeyance: The Lesser-Known Version That Does Result in a Conviction
Learn the difference between a traditional Utah Plea in Abeyance and the lesser-known version that results in a conviction—and how it can still be a strategic win.
Read articleWhat Criminal Records Are Not Automatically Expunged in Utah? (2025 Guide)
Learn which criminal records are not eligible for Utah’s automatic Clean Slate expungement. See excluded offenses, DUI rules, domestic violence restrictions, felony…
Read articleDisorderly Conduct Charges in Utah — What the Law Really Says & How to Defend Yourself (12/2025 Update Before the Legislature Amends It)
Utah disorderly conduct charges explained: penalties, defenses, legal definitions, and 2025 updates to § 76-9-102. Learn how to protect your rights in court.
Read articleUtah Public Intoxication | Defenses, Penalties, & Consequences
Learn Utah’s public intoxication laws, penalties, defenses, and 2025 updates—including minor license consequences and plea options. Get legal guidance today.
Read articleEarly Reinstatement After a Utah Chemical Test Refusal (2025 Guide to DUI License Laws)
Learn how to qualify for early reinstatement after a first Utah chemical test refusal in 2025. Updated Utah DUI laws, 90-day suspension rules, ignition interlock…
Read articleUtah Texting-and-Driving Laws for Minors and Adults (2025 Guide)
Learn Utah’s texting-and-driving laws for 2025, including penalties for minors and adults, exceptions, fines, misdemeanor charges, and the rare risk of license…
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