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Preliminary Hearings

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Purpose of Prelims

January 23, 2025 |

“The fundamental purpose served by the preliminary examination is the ferreting out of groundless and improvident prosecutions.” State v. Anderson, 612 P.2d 778, 783 (Utah 1980)    Utah’s Constitution requires preliminary exams to be conducted on Class A and Felony charges. They are an important and critical point in any serious criminal charge. Call/TXT Utah… Read more »

Utah Preliminary Hearing: A Guide

October 01, 2024 |

Evidence Standard at a Utah Preliminary Hearing: Probable Cause Explained In Utah, the evidence standard at a preliminary hearing is probable cause. It must be shown that a crime likely happened and that the defendant was involved. This guide will explain what probable cause means and why it is important. The State’s Burden of Proof… Read more »

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