Author: Stone River Law
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State v. Diviney, 2021 UT App 106
This appeal involved multiple issues, including the claim that the trial court improperly denied a motion for directed verdict. The Court discussed the proper standard of review for this issue.
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Criminal Defense Requires Strategy, Not Just Presence
In criminal courtrooms across the country, and certainly here in Utah, it’s not uncommon to see attorneys standing beside their clients with little more than a file and a few…
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Monarrez v. Utah Dep’t of Transp., 2016 UT 10
In this appeal the Utah Supreme Court addressed how courts should interpret statutes and legislative intent behind statutes.
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State v. Canton, 2013 UT 44
How should a court determine the ordinary meaning of nontechnical terms of a statute?
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Mitigation in Utah Criminal Defense: Beyond the Question of Guilt
When the public imagines a criminal case, they often reduce it to a single question: Did the defendant do it? Yet experienced criminal defense attorneys in Utah know the reality…
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Stepparent Adoption Finalization Hearing: What to Expect
Finalizing a stepparent adoption is s a joyful and memorable milestone. It formally recognizes a bond that’s already been built over time. If you’re approaching this point in the process,…
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Adult Adoption in Layton, Utah: What You Need to Know
The adult adoption process in Utah is easier than you may think, and it provides legal protections and opportunities that might otherwise be unavailable.
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Estate Planning in Layton, Utah: What You Need to Know
Estate planning is more than just writing a will—it’s a strategic process for protecting your property, providing for your loved ones, and ensuring your wishes are honored after you’re gone.…
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How to Get a New Birth Certificate After an Adoption in Utah
After an adoption is finalized in Utah—whether it’s a stepparent adoption, adult adoption, private adoption, or foster care adoption—you’ll need to update the adoptee’s birth certificate.
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Estate Planning Isn’t Just for the Wealthy — Why It Matters for Every Adult in Utah
Estate planning often gets framed as something for the wealthy—people with large homes, business holdings, and complex investments. But in reality, the vast majority of adults in Utah have something…
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White-Collar Crimes: Power, Profit and Deceit
“Money is a cruel mistress. Pay attention to her or she will leave you for someone else.”
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State v. Pham, 2016 UT App 105
What evidence is sufficient to support a finding of serious bodily injury?