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UTAH CRIMINAL CHARGES THAT CAN BE COMMENCED AT ANYTIME—2024 AMENDMENTS

March 25, 2024

UTAH CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345   2024 AMENDMENTS TO UTAH’S CRIMINAL STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS Utah Code 76-1-301 is the primary statute listing crimes which have no statute of limitation. Criminal prosecution may occur at any time when the crime is discovered. 2024 AMENDMENT: Utah just added “Aggravated Human Smuggling” under Section… Read more »

UTAH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 2024 AMENDMENTS—ADDED PROPELLING A SUBSTANCE

March 22, 2024

UTAH DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345. FREE CONSULT.  Domestic Violence REDLINE The Utah Legislature has spoken: “Propelling a bodily substance or material,” as described in Section 76-5-102.9 is now an enhanceable domestic violence offense. Utah’s list of domestic violence tagged offenses are now around 28 different crimes that can carry the DV… Read more »

UTAH’S THREAT OF VIOLENCE CHARGES—AMENDMENTS 2024

March 21, 2024

Utah Threat of Violence Statute Updates – Effective May 4, 2024 Defense Attorney Jake Gunter | Call/Text (801) 373-6345 | Free Consultation The Utah Legislature has expanded the Threat of Violence statute to cover more types of offenses. As of May 4, 2024, individuals can now be charged with a threat of violence if they… Read more »

EARLY REINSTATEMENT OF UTAH DRIVER’S LICENSE AFTER DUI—NEW LAW 2024

March 21, 2024

Utah Early License Reinstatement: 2024 Updates If you’ve lost your driver’s license due to a DUI in Utah, you may be eligible for early license reinstatement under new rules effective May 4, 2024. These changes, detailed in Utah Code 53-3-223(9)-(11), provide a pathway for individuals charged with first or second offenses under Section 502 DUIs… Read more »

NEW UTAH DRUG DISTRIBUTION AND GUN LAW 2024—MANDATORY MINIMUM PRISON SENTENCES

March 21, 2024

AVOID MANDATORY MINIMUMS PRISON SENTENCES ON DRUG OFFENSES.  CALL/TXT JAKE (801) 373-6345.   GUNS AND DRUG DISTRIBUTION HAVE MANDATORY PRISON TERMS Effective 05/01/2024 if you are convicted of drug distribution while possessing a gun new mandatory minimum prison sentences apply. Jail is no longer an option unless you can convince the judge to deviate. Newly… Read more »

HOW TO ANSWER EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS WHEN YOU EXPUNGED YOUR UTAH CRIMINAL RECORD

March 12, 2024

Utah Expungement Attorney Jake Gunter – Clear Your Criminal Record Today! Call or Text Jake Gunter: (801) 373-6345 Jake Gunter, a leading Utah expungement attorney, specializes in helping individuals clear their criminal records. If you’re wondering how to answer questions about arrests, convictions, or deferred prosecution programs after an expungement, Utah law offers a clear… Read more »

Information About Pleas in Abeyances

March 11, 2024

Pleas in Abeyances: What Are They? A plea in abeyance (PIA) is often a favorable resolution in Utah criminal cases. When you enter a PIA, the court postpones a conviction, allowing you to complete specific conditions like paying fines, attending classes, or staying out of trouble. If you successfully meet these requirements, the charges are… Read more »

TYPES OF BODILY INJURY FOR ASSAULT TYPE CRIMES

March 04, 2024

UTAH CHILD ABUSE AND ASSAULT CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. LET HIS 20 YEARS OF COURTROOM EXPERIENCE WORK FOR YOU. Utah’s assault statutes increase the severity of the assault based upon the severity of the physical injury. Utah’s child abuse statutes do so similarly. Utah’s assault statutes start at 76-5-101. Utah’s child abuse statute are… Read more »

Client Appreciation

March 01, 2024

The Importance of Law in Everyday Life: A Client’s Appreciation for Utah Criminal Defense Attorney Jake Gunter Law plays a crucial role in maintaining order, protecting rights, and ensuring justice in our everyday lives. From minor disputes to serious legal issues, a reliable legal system helps create a safe and stable society. At Utah Criminal… Read more »

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