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Firing a gun in the wrong place or at the wrong time can lead to serious charges in Utah—even if no one gets hurt.

A Motion to sever is granted when it is believed that different defendants or charges need to be tried separately. In the recent Utah Court of...

Reasonable articulable suspicion and probable cause have very significant distinctions when it comes to law enforcement response. The overarching...

Most criminal cases don't end in a trial. They're resolved through plea deals that reflect the strength and weaknesses of the case for each party –...

Yes — in most cases, Utah law does require consent from the child's non-custodial parent before a step-parent adoption can move forward. That's...

May 2025 - The Utah Supreme Court just made it harder to convict someone of child trafficking without solid proof of a transaction. In State v....

For most people, the justice system is a blur of police reports, court dates, and unfamiliar terms. It moves fast when you least expect it, and slows...

Navigating the criminal justice system in Utah can be overwhelming, especially if you're unfamiliar with the various types of court hearings...

Character reference can significantly impact someone's ability to make a positive impression.

In a recent ruling, the Utah Court of Appeals sanctioned attorneys for submitting a legal brief containing fabricated case citations generated by...

Under Utah law, a person is classified as a “Category I” restricted person for purposes of firearm possession, gun rights, and possession...

The Utah Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed a district court’s decision to vacate the conviction and death sentence of Douglas Stewart Carter,...

In State v. Burton, 800 P.2d 817 (Utah Ct. App. 1990), the Utah Court of Appeals addressed a rare attempt to stretch criminal theft law into the...