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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 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 »
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 »
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 »
