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Garner v. Kadince, 2025 UT App 80: Utah Lawyers Sanctioned for Citing AI Hallucinations
In a recent ruling, the Utah Court of Appeals sanctioned attorneys for submitting a legal brief containing fabricated case citations generated by...
May 28, 2025
Violent Felony – Gun Rights Restrictions
Under Utah law, a person is classified as a “Category I” restricted person for purposes of firearm possession, gun rights, and possession...
May 19, 2025
Carter v. State, 2025 UT 13
The Utah Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed a district court’s decision to vacate the conviction and death sentence of Douglas Stewart Carter,...
May 16, 2025
State v. Burton, 800 P.2d 817 (Utah Ct. App. 1990)
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...
May 16, 2025
Facing Criminal Charges in Utah? Here’s How to Manage the Cost of Fines and Fees
Being accused of a crime doesn’t always mean jail time—especially in Utah. Most people charged with offenses like DUI, assault, or shoplifting...
May 7, 2025
Love and Legal Planning: What Estate Planning Can Teach Us About Relationships
When you think about estate planning, the first things that come to mind are wills, trusts, and maybe some paperwork you'd rather not deal with. But...
May 1, 2025
Case Brief: State v. Lucke, 2025 UT App 49
In State v. Lucke, 2025 UT App 49, the Utah Court of Appeals overturned a stalking conviction after finding the trial court failed to ensure the...
May 1, 2025
State v Brown, 2025 UT App 52
Facts of the Case Brown shot and killed David after an argument led to David ramming the back of Brown’s vehicle. Earlier Brown had tried to drive...
May 1, 2025
State v Jones, 2025 UT App 56
Facts of the Case Jones was convicted at trial on three counts of assault against a peace officer. While police conducted a roadside DUI...
May 1, 2025
Case Brief: State v Austin, 2025 UT App 51
This case involves an internet sting operation conducted by an undercover police officer posing as someone offering a minor for sex with adults. The...
April 24, 2025
Case Review: In Re: E.M. (2025 UT 8)
In State of Utah in the Interest of E.M., 2025 UT 8, the Utah Supreme Court upheld a juvenile court’s decision to transfer a 15-year-old to...
April 17, 2025
Case Brief: State v. Stubbs, 2025 UT App 48
In State v. Stubbs, the Utah Court of Appeals addressed the legal standards and procedural requirements for modifying a pretrial detention order. The...
April 16, 2025
State v Lightel, 2025 UT App 40
Facts of the Case Lightel pled guilty to multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor based on his possession of child sex abuse material (CSAM...
April 16, 2025