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Sexual abuse of an incapacitated person under Utah law is recognized as one of the most serious offenses because it involves taking advantage of someone who cannot legally consent. These individuals may have severe mental, developmental, or physical impairments that strip them of the ability to understand or control sexual activity. Utah criminal statutes treat…

A witness comes to court to answer questions from the defense and prosecutor. When a child is called as a witness in trial, the rules change. Children witnessing a crime can be a horrific experience for him or her, especially if the child is also a victim. Some are able to children cope. However, most…

A protective order is a court order enforced by the law, it can only be granted where a trier of fact finds that the petitioner is in an abusive environment or is in imminent danger of being abused. Additionally, the protective order is filed by a victim of domestic or family violence, harassment, or spousal…