According to the Utah criminal code, manslaughter is one of many types of criminal homicide. It may seem a little tricky to understand the difference between manslaughter and murder, but the general explanation is that murder is an intentional homicide, while manslaughter can be a homicide caused by recklessness (that wasn’t necessarily intentional). However, there are other factors that can determine the classification of a homicide. So here are four questions you might have about manslaughter crimes in Utah.

For many, cash has been tight this year and the holidays are upon us, so it’s not a huge surprise that shoplifting cases have surged this month. Most people know shoplifting as a form of retail theft, but there are a number of other shoplifting-related activities that could land you in hot water with a retail theft charge. Here are four things you should know about retail theft and the potential consequences associated with retail theft charges in Utah.

In Utah, theft is explicitly defined as a person who “obtains or exercises unauthorized control over the property of another with a purpose to deprive.” Under this definition, law enforcement could file charges of theft even based on your “intent” to deprive another of something. For example, if someone delivers a package to your house mistakenly and you keep it without any intent to return it, you could be charged with a theft crime.

Violent crimes charges, such as assault, can carry heavy consequences, especially in Utah. Prosecutors and law enforcement tend to put a lot of effort into assault cases. This means you need someone in your corner who is skilled at fighting back. That’s where the attorneys at Brown, Bradshaw, and Moffat come in.

Trigger Warning Here is what you need to know about sexual assault in Utah. Before you read this, please be aware that it is a sensitive topic. If discussions about sexual assault are triggering for you, it might be a good idea to skip this post..

It’s a common misconception that going out at night to vandalize someone else’s property is a “harmless prank.” In reality, even something as seemingly innocuous as throwing toilet paper over the trees in someone’s yard is a crime. This can lead to serious consequences, and they may get worse if you’re not being represented by a lawyer.

While Utah is fairly safe in terms of homicide, that doesn’t mean people don’t get hurt. In 2024, authorities dealt with over 18,000 assault cases, according to the state’s Bureau of Criminal Identification. If you’re accused of this crime, the ty

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. 

While the Beehive State isn’t known for violence, the one violent crime that is higher than the national average is rape. If you live in Utah, you likely know a rape survivor. Almost 20% of women and 6.5% of men in the state are statistically likely to be victims of rape in their lifetime.