Category: Attorney Resources
Articles posted in this section are intended to assist defense attorneys in Utah’s criminal courts and as an educational resource for law students or others studying criminal justice. Information in these articles is not legal advice and may not be suited to the facts of any specific case.
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Lineup Procedures in Criminal Cases
Lineup identifications are a common investigative tool used by Utah police. Photo lineups and in-person lineups present different potential problems.
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Claiming Alibi in Utah Criminal Cases
Requirements of an Alibi Defense in Utah The legal defense of alibi involves evidence that a defendant was not present at the time and place where a crime is alleged to have occurred. Typically, the evidence presented is…
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Rule 8 – Appointed Counsel
December 20, 2019 – Notice of Proposed Rule Change The Utah Supreme Court gave notice today of a proposed change to Rule 8 of the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure, and invited comments from the public on the…
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Expert Witness Notice in Utah
Required Notice of Intent to Call an Expert Witness Utah Code section 77-17-13 governs the timing and contents requirements for notice of expert witnesses that must be given in Utah felony criminal cases. Timing of the Notice In…
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Waiving Preliminary Hearing
Unless there is some strategic advantage to be gained, it is rarely advisable to waive any constitutional right. In Utah felony criminal cases, the defendant’s right to a preliminary hearing is guaranteed via constitutional due process. Consider carefully…