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Can you legally own a gun in Utah? This guide explains the key regulations, who is restricted, and how to check your eligibility.

Plea bargains are the backbone of Utah’s criminal justice system. In a world where courtrooms are perpetually overcrowded, prosecutors are...

Utah’s Affirmative Defense Statute and the Burden of Proof Utah Code section 76-1-502 states that evidence of an affirmative defense (such as...

Local news outlets reported a recent burglary attempt in Davis County involving a home occupied by a young family. No one was injured. But burglary...

Prosecutors are sometimes reluctant to let go of a case (dismiss a case entirely) even when it becomes apparent that there are evidentiary or legal...

Aggravated burglary is a first-degree felony consisting of an ordinary burglary of a building (either commercial or residential) along with at least...

Burglary is generally classified as a “property crime” under the Utah criminal code, although it can also involve injury or threats of...

Science shows police officers are no better at detecting lies than the average person. Their judgments often rely on biases rather than facts, which...

We've all seen old World War II movies where German officers stop citizens and ask, "Your papers, please." But did you know "papers" referred to a...

The term “domestic violence” can mean different things depending on where you live. Each state defines it differently, and the federal...

Not all murders in Utah can be punished with the death penalty. Only the most serious cases involving "aggravated murder"In Utah, not all murders...

Formal discovery requests are filed by the defense in criminal cases even though constitutional principles of due process should require prosecutors...

Sex crimes carry serious penalties and life-changing consequences. If you're facing these allegations, it can feel overwhelming. But you don't have...