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Utah Court of Appeals

Can Utah enhance domestic violence charges based on when conviction occurs rather than when the offense was committed?

State v. Redden

January 27, 2022

Utah’s domestic violence enhancement statute allows felony enhancement when conviction occurs within ten years of a prior qualifying conviction, not when the offense was committed.

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Utah Court of Appeals

Can counsel be ineffective for not requesting imperfect self-defense instructions in Utah?

State v. Barlow

October 23, 2025

The court affirmed attempted murder convictions, rejecting ineffective assistance claims where counsel’s strategic decisions were reasonable.

Criminal Appeals

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Utah Court of Appeals

Can police rely on database warrants for lawful arrests in Utah?

State v. Pola

October 9, 2025

The court clarified that police databases constitute reasonably trustworthy information for probable cause determinations and that defendants must show actual prejudice when challenging jury instructions on appeal.

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