Author: Stone River Law
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State v. Dowhaniuk, 2025 UT App 100
The Utah Appeals Court has recently released an opinion reinstating the order for Jake Dowhaniuk to await trial on release with an ankle monitor. The original order was altered by…
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Death Penalty Mitigation in Utah – Overview
The pdf is based on a training presentation given at Stone River Law in June, 2024. Materials contain summaries and overviews, and should not be taken as a complete statement…
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Rule 802 – The Rule Against Hearsay
This rule provides provides generally that hearsay is not admissible in evidence, “except as provided by law or by these rules.” However, the definition of hearsay is complicated and there…
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Rule 1102 – Reliable Hearsay in Criminal Preliminary Examinations
Selected Appellate Cases Citing Rule 1102 State v. Labrum, 2025 UT 12, ¶5 – “Stand-In Prosecutor’s approach relied largely on evidence rather than argument. He introduced statements from T.S. and…
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Does Eating Make You Sober?
Myths and Old Wives’ Tales…. “I had a really big dinner so I’m okay to drive.” Have you ever heard someone say something like this after having “just a few”…
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Eclectic Lawyers
Does Having Eclectic Lawyers Matter? Years ago, we handled a case that hinged on an audio recording of an alleged fight. The prosecution claimed the recording captured a violent assault.…
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Can You Sleep Drunk in Your Car?
“If you get too drunk just sleep out in your car.” – Toby Keith, “I Love This Bar” Obviously, Toby Keith wasn’t from Utah. Does Utah Law Allow You to…
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Online Sting Operations and Enticing a Minor Charges in Utah
How Online Sting Operations Usually Work In Utah, law enforcement sometimes uses online sting operations to investigate crimes involving minors. Officers are trained to create undercover profiles on dating apps…
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State v. Dutton, 2025 UT App139
A Real Life Example Involving Probable Cause Facts of the Case In July 2020, a bank employee in Kanab, Utah, called 911 to report a customer exhibiting concerning behavior. The…