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Utah Criminal Law Blog — Page 9
Plain-English answers from Utah criminal defense attorney Jake Gunter about charges, courts, DUI, expungements, and what happens next.
Utah’s 2025 Incapacitated Law
Utah’s 2025 law mandates a 10-year prison term for rape, object rape, and sodomy against incapacitated individuals. Learn about jury roles and defense strategies.
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Utah’s 2025 Unlawful Discharge of Firearms Law: What’s New?
Discover Utah’s 2025 Unlawful Discharge of Firearms law updates, including exemptions for farm slaughter licensees and law enforcement!
Read article402 Sentence Reductions
Learn how Utah’s 2025 HB0049 law restores jury trial rights through 402 reductions. Contact Provo criminal defense attorney Jake Gunter to reduce your conviction!
Read articleNew 2025 Utah Law Protects Gun Owners in Pleas in Abeyances: No Forfeiture Unless You're a Restricted Person
Utah’s HB0195 strengthens firearm rights by preventing forced gun forfeiture in plea in abeyance agreements unless you’re legally restricted from owning a firearm.
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Utah 2025: Phenibut and Tianeptine Added as Schedule 1 Drugs
Learn how Utah’s 2025 law adds Phenibut and Tianeptine to Schedule 1 drugs, banning their use. Understand the legal risks and stay compliant!
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Utah’s 2025 Bail Law Change: Flight Risk Presumption for Illegal Immigrants
Explore Utah’s 2025 bail law update with HB226, introducing a flight risk presumption for illegal immigrants under Utah Code 77-20-201.
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Utah’s 2025 Prostitution Law Overhaul: What You Need to Know
Explore Utah’s 2025 prostitution law changes: tougher penalties for repeat offenders, victim immunity, and more. Learn what it means!
Read articleUtah’s AMENDED 2025 Sexual Extortion Law: What You Need to Know
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Read articleErase Your Utah Criminal Record – Get a Fresh Start Today!
Get your Utah criminal or traffic record expunged. Call/Utah expungement attorney Jake Gunter (801) 373-6345
Read articleHow Many Times Do I Have to Go to Court to Resolve My Utah Criminal Case?
- "Why do I have to keep going to court without any progress?" If you’ve been charged with a crime in Utah, you’re likely frustrated with the seemingly endless court…
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