The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution is vital for people in Utah who want to stay out of legal trouble. It guarantees that if any kind of law enforcement officer wants to make an arrest or search your property, that person needs to follow the proper procedure. Utah law outlines how searches can be conducted. If police don’t follow the proper procedure, an experienced lawyer can make sure any evidence gathered in the process cannot be used against you in a court of law.

The Second Amendment right to bear arms is protected by Utah law. Not only are you allowed to carry firearms, but the right is also baked into the state’s constitution.

A new Utah bill went into effect in January 2026. Now, if you’re convicted of an extreme DUI (driving under the influence), you cannot buy alcohol for a period of time. However, it does more than that. It fundamentally changes the way alcohol is being sold in the state.

Alcohol Laws in UtahUtah is known for some of the most unique alcohol laws in the U.S. It was the first state to reduce the minimum blood alcohol concentration(BAC) for a driving under the influence (DUI) charge. In most states, it’s 0.08, but in Utah, it’s 0.05. Furthermore, if you’re caught driving with an especially high BAC in Utah, you may face consequences that go beyond time behind bars. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about BAC laws in Utah, including the criminal penalties you may face and how an experienced attorney can help you.

In the state of Utah, it’s perfectly legal to engage in sexual activities with another person as long as you are doing so with consent. However, that word goes beyond just simple permission. It also has to do with who the person is and the circumstances around the sexual activity.

What Utah Law Says About Minors Having Sex. You may think that Utah’s consent laws are cut and dry: adults can’t have sex with minors. However, there isn’t as clear a line as you might think. Plus, it gets even more complicated when it comes to minors having sex with each other. In some cases, the older minor can face legal trouble, but that’s not always what happens.

Sexting has become a common practice among adults in the U.S. That is when you use electronic communication — usually your cell phone — to send sexually explicit messages, photos, or videos to someone else. In one study, 88% of adults said they have done it at least once in their life. In many instances, it may be a harmless activity, but if you’re not careful, you may be charged with a sex crime in Utah.

In Utah, it is perfectly legal to go out in public spaces and protest virtually any issue you can imagine. This extends to every side of the conversation, whether your views are liberal, conservative, or anywhere in between. However, that doesn’t mean you can necessarily do whatever you want. Here is what you need to know about the laws surrounding protesting in Utah.

Sex crimes in Utah are more common than you might think. In 2023, there were about 4,970 cases reported to the state Bureau of Criminal Identification. When you apply this number to the population of Utah (3.418 million), that is 145.4 cases per 100,000 people.