New Utah Law Adds Phenibut and Tianeptine to Schedule 1 Drugs in 2025 As of 2025, Utah has updated its Controlled Substances Act with a significant change that impacts residents, healthcare providers, and legal professionals alike. Two substances—Phenibut and Tianeptine—have been classified as Schedule 1 drugs, placing them in the same category as some of… Read more »
New Utah Law HB0195 Protects Gun Owners in Plea in Abeyances Utah’s 2025 legislative update through HB0195 is making headlines — and for good reason. Among the several firearm-friendly reforms, one provision has significant implications for criminal defendants who own guns: a plea in abeyance agreement can no longer require gun forfeiture unless the individual… Read more »
Key Updates in Utah’s 2025 Prostitution Laws Big changes have arrived in Utah’s prostitution statutes. In 2025, the Utah Legislature passed significant amendments affecting how prostitution, patronizing, and aiding prostitution are prosecuted and penalized. The updated laws are tougher on repeat offenders and introduce new protections for victims and witnesses of violent crimes. Here’s a breakdown… Read more »
