Category: Client Guides
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Criminal Appeals in Utah, 101
If you are unhappy with the outcome of your criminal case, you might consider appealing it to a higher court. Appeals can be costly and slow, so it helps to…
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Can You Raise a Statute of Limitations Violation on Appeal in Utah?
Can a defendant raise a statute of limitations (SOL) violation on appeal? The short answer is yes — but generally only if the issue was timely raised in the trial…
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How to Use and Maintain Your Estate Plan in Utah
An estate plan is one of the most important tools you can create to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are carried out. But a plan only works…
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State v Labrum, 2025 UT 12
In this appeal the Utah Supreme Court clarified what has been known as the “Brickey rule” stemming from the case State v. Brickey (Utah 1986). This rule is concerned with…
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How to Avoid Probate in Utah
Probate is the legal process of settling an estate after someone dies. In Utah, it can be slow, expensive, and stressful for heirs. But, you can take steps to avoid…