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In criminal court, every defendant has the right to a lawyer — but also the right to waive that lawyer and represent themselves. It's a serious...

Everyone has the right to represent themselves in a criminal case. But two recent decisions from the Utah Court of Appeals — State v. Bridgewaters...

October 31, 2025 – The Utah Supreme Court ruled in State v. Harris, 2025 UT 48, that criminal defendants do not have an automatic right to appeal...

Utah's laws on sexual activity between teenagers can be surprisingly complex — and the consequences can be serious. As of May 2025, a new provision...

Many people are surprised to learn that in Utah, even 16- and 17-year-olds — who are above the age of consent in many states — are still legally...

Sexual abuse of a minor is a serious offense under Utah law, and it’s often misunderstood. This charge doesn’t require full sexual intercourse....

In Utah, sexual activity involving a 14- or 15-year-old can lead to serious criminal charges — even when both individuals believe the relationship...

Consent is often portrayed as a simple, binary question: Did they say yes? In schools, in PSAs, in the shorthand of pop culture, consent has become a...

If you're reading this, chances are you—or someone you know—is trying to make sense of Utah’s complex and often overwhelming sexual offense...

At what age can someone truly consent to sex — and when does the law say they can’t? This article breaks down how child sex laws try to answer...

In a recent decision, the Utah Supreme Court made it clear: judges—not juries—must decide if criminal charges are too old to prosecute. The...

Utah’s sexual offense laws are among the most detailed in the country — and for good reason. These laws aren’t built on a single rule or...

In the criminal justice system, the most lasting consequence isn’t always prison or probation. It’s the quiet erasure of identity.