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Case Briefs on Recent Utah Appellate Court Opinions

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State v. Smith, 2025 UT 45 In a recent decision, the Utah Supreme Court made it clear: judges—not juries—must decide if criminal charges are too old to…
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Utah Supreme Court Narrows Right to Appeal… October 31, 2025 – The Utah Supreme Court ruled in State v. Harris, 2025 UT 48, that criminal defendants do not…
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Utah Court of Appeals Reverses Convictions… The Utah Court of Appeals has reversed the convictions of Michael Charles Mclain, who had been convicted on five counts of…

Articles on Estate Planning – Wills & Trusts

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Introduction to Probate: Using a Small… In this fourth article of our series on probate in Utah, we’ll explain the simplified process of administering an estate using…
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Estate Planning in Layton, Utah: What You… Estate planning is more than just writing a will—it’s a strategic process for protecting your property, providing for your loved ones,…
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Estate Planning Isn’t Just for the Wealthy… Estate planning often gets framed as something for the wealthy—people with large homes, business holdings, and complex investments. But in reality,…

Clearing Your Criminal Record in Utah

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Expungement vs. Pardon in Utah: Clearing… A criminal record can impact every aspect of life, from employment opportunities to housing and personal rights. In Utah, two legal…
Felony Charges - Criminal Defense in Utah
Effects of an Expungement Order in Utah Utah Code section 77-40a-401 controls what happens once an expungement order has been signed by the court. It sets out rules…
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Expunging a Dismissed PIA in Utah Will a Dismissed Case Show Up on My Record? A plea in abeyance usually leads to the complete dismissal of the…

Adoption Information and Articles

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How to Get a New Birth Certificate After… After an adoption is finalized in Utah—whether it’s a stepparent adoption, adult adoption, private adoption, or foster care adoption—you’ll need to…
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Adult Adoption in Layton, Utah: What You… Thinking about adult adoption in Layton? Whether you’re looking to make a family bond legal or protect your rights for the…
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Notice Requirements in Adult Adoptions Do I have to serve notice on a parent for an adult adoption? Required notice in an adult adoption is different…

Criminal Defense Information and Updates

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Utah Appellate Rule Updates – 11 & 22 The Utah Supreme Court has approved certain revisions to Rule 11 and Rule 22 of the Utah Rules of Appellate Procedure.…
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Utah Criminal Appeals Attorneys If you believe you have been unjustly convicted of a crime, it is important to contact an attorney without delay. Specific…
Criminal Defense in Farmington, Utah
A Culture of Advocacy What Does It Mean That Our Firm Fosters a Culture of Advocacy? At Stone River Law, fostering a culture of advocacy…
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