I am Utah criminal defense trial attorney Susanne Gustin. I am proud of my career focus and dedication to protecting the rights of people charged with criminal offenses. From my Salt Lake City law office, I have handled virtually every type of criminal case.
Listed below are a representative few of some outcomes I have obtained for my clients. If you have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense in Salt Lake City or other community throughout Utah, contact me immediately.
RECENT VICTORIES, SUSANNE GUSTIN
- February 2009—"Not guilty" verdicts on four counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child charges, carrying potential sentence of 30 years to life in prison.
- September 2009—"not guilty" verdicts for 2 counts kidnapping, 1 count burglary for gay man accused of kidnapping neighbors' children. Client was facing 30 years to life in prison
- November 2009—felony theft charges dismissed after Susanne Gustin files motion to dismiss based upon insufficient evidence and hearsay grounds. Judge grants motion to dismiss.
- December 2009—Second DUI with Injury Accident charges substantially reduced to reckless driving after Susanne Gustin files motion to dismiss the case based upon an illegal blood draw. Client receives no jail.
- February 2010—Aggravated Assault, a third degree felony, and third offense for client will be dismissed in 1 year. No conviction, no fine, no jail, no record!
- March 2010—Three counts Sexual Abuse of a Child, second degree felonies, in juvenile court. Reduced to one charge that is not "sex offense" related. Case will be dismissed in one year. No jail and client's opportunity to enter the military restored.
- March 2010—Felony domestic violence and criminal mischief charges dismissed the day before trial after a flurry of motions filed by Susanne Gustin
- April 2010—attempted murder charges will be dismissed after 3 years of motions, appeals to the Utah Supreme Court, and negotiations by Susanne Gustin
- April 2010—Aggravated Robbery and Kidnapping Charges, first degree felonies, potential lifetime sentences. Susanne Gustin secures misdemeanor charges and 180 days jail.
- June 2010—Five first-degree felony aggravated sex abuse of a child--carrying potential 30-to-life sentences—reduced to third degree felonies, no sex offender registration, no jail time!
- June 2010—Second degree felony sexual abuse charges reduced to class A misdemeanor, no sex offender registration after motion won by Susanne Gustin compromises state's case.
- June 2010—Ten counts of possession of child pornography, second degree felonies, reduced to class A misdemeanor, no prison.
If you have been charged with a serious crime, contact a defense attorney who will represent you skillfully during plea negotiations and at trial.
