Author: Stone River Law
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Utah Appellate Rule Updates – 11 & 22
The Utah Supreme Court has approved certain revisions to Rule 11 and Rule 22 of the Utah Rules of Appellate Procedure. The amendments affect the inclusion of exhibits in the…
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State v Cesspooch, 2024 UT App 15
The Utah Court of Appeals addressed two related issues in this appeal from a conviction for possession of drug paraphernalia. These issues included: The defendant was accused of possession of…
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Summit County Jail, Utah
The Summit County Jail typically houses individuals who have been recently arrested, who are waiting for trial or resolution on a pending case, or who have been ordered to serve…
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Farmington Second District Court – Utah
Farmington’s Second District Court is the largest court serving Davis County. Felony and misdemeanor cases filed by the Davis County Attorney’s Office are normally heard in Farmington.
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Utah SB 23 – 2024 General Session
Senate Bill 23, 2024, proposes certain changes to Utah’s sex and kidnap offender registry, and child abuse offender registry. The chief purpose of the bill is to combine the different…
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Interlocutory Appeals in Utah Criminal Cases
An interlocutory appeal is one that is filed prior to a final judgment is entered. In most criminal cases, this will mean filing a petition for permission to appeal an…
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Victim or “Alleged” Victim in Utah Criminal Cases?
Changing the words we use to describe a situation can affect what we think about that situation. Using the term “victim” versus “alleged victim” in Utah’s criminal courts can change…
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Ogden Second District Court – Utah
Ogden’s Second District Court has exclusive jurisdiction over all felony and class A misdemeanor cases in Weber County, along with de novo justice court appeals.
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General Intent or Specific Intent in Utah Criminal Cases
Criminal charges in Utah can require proof of both a general intent (to do something) and a specific intent (usually related to an intended outcome).
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Davis County Justice Court
The Davis County Justice Court handles class B and C misdemeanor charges. Felony and class A misdemeanor charges are filed in district court. In either court, having an experienced criminal…
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Clinton City Justice Court
The Clinton City Justice Court has jurisdiction over infractions, class B and class C misdemeanor charges occurring within Clinton’s borders. Other more serious offenses, including felonies and class A misdemeanors…
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Sunset City Justice Court
The Sunset City Justice Court plays an important role in the local criminal justice system, addressing infractions and class B and class C misdemeanor charges that occur within the boundaries…