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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...

Understanding when you have the legal right to protect yourself is crucial for anyone living in Utah. While self-defense is a fundamental right,...

The Utah Supreme Court ruled that Monte Cooke can be prosecuted under a repealed criminal statute because Utah’s saving statute allows ongoing...

Facts: Ruben Sal Roybal was convicted of attempted murder, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault, and possession of a dangerous weapon by a...

Facing criminal charges is stressful. Your first meeting with a defense attorney can feel overwhelming, but preparation makes a big difference. Many...

Smith was convicted by a jury at trial on a felony charge of rape. He raised several issues on appeal, including multiple claims of ineffective...

The Utah Supreme Court recently vacated the life-without-parole (JLWOP) sentence of Morris Thomas Mullins, a juvenile offender who had spent over two...