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Utah Criminal Law Blog — Page 7
Plain-English answers from Utah criminal defense attorney Jake Gunter about charges, courts, DUI, expungements, and what happens next.
Utah Division of Securities Administrative Hearing: What You Need to Know
Learn what happens during a Utah Division of Securities administrative hearing, what triggers a “show cause” order, potential penalties, whether securities violations can…
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Texting and Driving in Utah: Penalties, Misdemeanor Charges & Hidden License Suspension
Learn the penalties for texting and driving in Utah under Utah Code § 41-6a-1716, including fines, criminal charges, and the little-known 3-month license suspension…
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Utah’s 2025 Restricted Persons Firearm Law
Learn about Utah’s updated 2025 “Restricted Persons Regarding Dangerous Weapons” law. Understand Category I and II restrictions, what counts as a disqualifier, and how…
Read articleHow to Get Your License Back After a First DUI in Utah (2025 Guide)
Learn how to get your license back for a first offense Section 502 DUI conviction in Utah. Understand suspension periods, ignition interlock requirements, and steps for…
Read articleWhat Happens If You Fail Utah’s 24/7 Sobriety Program? | Penalties & Legal Help
Wondering what happens if you fail Utah’s 24/7 Sobriety Program? Learn the penalties, possible sanctions, and how an experienced Utah DUI defense attorney can help…
Read articleConcurrent Child Abuse Investigations in Utah | DCFS & Criminal Defense Guide
Facing concurrent child abuse investigations in Utah by DCFS and law enforcement? Learn how administrative and criminal investigations overlap, your constitutional…
Read articleCan You Be Charged 20 Years Later? | Attorney Jake Gunter
Facing a decades-old sexual assault allegation in Utah? Learn why prosecutors can still file charges after 20 years and how a defense attorney can fight back.
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Time and Place | Demand For Notice Can Save Your Case
Learn how Utah Code § 77-14-1 protects defendants with a Time and Place Demand. Discover why it’s critical for your defense in a criminal case.
Read articleUtah Notice of Alibi in Criminal Courts: What You Need to Know
Learn about Utah’s Notice of Alibi requirements in criminal courts.Discover deadlines, witness rules, and why hiring a skilled Utah criminal defenseattorney can protect…
Read articleThree Phases of a Utah DUI Arrest: What You Need to Know
Learn about the three phases of a Utah DUI arrest—Vehicle in Motion, Personal Contact, and Pre-Arrest Screening—based on NHTSA training. Discover how law enforcement…
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