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Being accused of a crime doesn’t always mean jail time—especially in Utah. Most people charged with offenses like DUI, assault, or shoplifting...

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...

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...

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...

Facts of the Case Jones was convicted at trial on three counts of assault against a peace officer. While police conducted a roadside DUI...

This case involves an internet sting operation conducted by an undercover police officer posing as someone offering a minor for sex with adults. The...

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...

In State v. Stubbs, the Utah Court of Appeals addressed the legal standards and procedural requirements for modifying a pretrial detention order. The...

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...

Facts: Deon Jennings was charged with first-degree murder after stabbing Willie Houston twice in the back, resulting in Houston’s death. Jennings...

In a significant ruling on victim rights and evidentiary standards, the Utah Supreme Court held that alleged victims of sexual misconduct cannot be...

An Advance Healthcare Directive lets you take control of your medical care—even if you're unable to speak for yourself. In Utah, it’s a key legal...

Utah law enforcement aggressively targets online sex crimes, and one charge that's becoming more common is enticing a minor. These cases often start...