In May 2024, attorney Jake Gunter marks 20 years of practicing law. Over two decades, Jake has focused on defending individuals accused of crimes and representing personal injury victims. His practice has nearly exclusively covered criminal defense and personal injury law. With extensive courtroom experience, Jake is a top choice for clients seeking justice. This… Read more »
Not Guilty Verdict: Attorney Jake Gunter Secures Acquittal in Forcible Sexual Abuse Case On May 10, 2024, Attorney Jake Gunter won a major case in the 3rd Judicial District. His client was found NOT GUILTY on a felony charge of Forcible Sexual Abuse (2nd Degree Felony). The defense refused to accept the Misdemeanor A Sexual… Read more »
CALL/TXT UTAH CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND RECORDS EXPUNGEMENT LAWYER—JAKE GUNTER HE CAN TELL YOU OVER THE PHONE IN 5 MINUTES IF YOU CAN EXPUNGE YOUR RECORDS. QUESTION: I was charged, but the criminal case was completely dismissed before I even went to court? Can I expunge these investigation records? ANSWER: YES. The following are common investigative… Read more »
CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 UTAH JUVENILE EXPUNGEMENT ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER Qualifying to FILE a Utah Juvenile Expungement of Adjudication Records. Juveniles are adjudicated responsible for delinquencies. Adults are convicted and are guilty of crimes. Adjudications are juvenile versions of adult crimes and are considered civil, not criminal. Delinquencies is another name for juvenile crime. Adults have… Read more »
CALL/TXT UTAH JUVENILE DELINQUENCY DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER (801) 373-6345 UTAH CHILDREN SUBJECT TO POLICE INTERROGATION MUST BE VIDEOTAPED—EFF 05/01/2024 Utah has given juveniles being questioned for crimes (called delinquencies) many, many more protections than adults have. Police failure to abide by these protections lead to presumptions of inadmissibility. Juveniles under 18 years old being… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
