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Questions concerning the laws, criminal justice system, civil court procedures and related topics specific to the state of Utah.

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HOA Prohibits "Large Families"

My wife and I have found a vacant lot (this is in Utah, BTW) where we would like to build a house. However, the HOA that the lot belongs to does not allow more than four occupants, regardless of the size of the home. The CCR actually…
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Does it constitute murder if the attempted murder fails but the victim dies anyway as a side effect of the attacker's actions?

For example, suppose an attacker is chasing a victim with a knife and the intention to kill. While running away, the victim falls, hitting their head, and dies. Assuming there is clear evidence for the the attacker's intentions and how the victim…
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Is there any way to hold a judge accountable for the harm caused by a bad decision?

Here's a hypothetical scenario, loosely based on something that actually happened to some people I know. Bob attacks Alice and injures her. Bob is charged with assault and battery. Trial by jury is waived, and Bob appears before a judge for his…
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What are the circumstances that require disclosure of an old legal name, when the name change case has been sealed?

I've previously had my name changed in a district court in the state of Utah. The case was filed as an adult name change and the case itself was order sealed by the judge who heard it. All of my identification has been changed to reflect this fact,…
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Can I refuse to provide detailed medical history to day camp?

I'm a leader in a church-sponsored children's group. We're going to attend a half-day "day camp" run by Boy Scouts of America. The activities will include short hikes, archery, bb guns, and paddling in a shallow pond. The camp is requesting from…
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Can a car dealership reverse a car sale if the lending company removes their approval after the sale?

Person X visits used car dealership, gets an offer from salespeople, and over a few days or weeks settles on a car they want. A little time passes as the dealership sets up the details of the sale, doing a credit check, applying for loans for…
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I got hit twice by different drivers

A couple of months ago my car got hit while parked, causing a small dent. I got the other person's insurance information but didn't file the claim until last week. The other person's insurance accepted full liability, but I haven't fixed the small…
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Is it false advertising if an ad lies about the presentation of the ad but not about the product/service itself?

I have seen several ads whose premise is bringing regular people off the street and filming their reactions to a product or deal. Often these ads will claim that "these are real reactions from regular people, not actors." Suppose such an ad lied…
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Employer-mandated participation in self-help meetings with strong pseudo-science and religious undertones

My employer has started a 7-week series of classes, to which all employees currently on the clock are expected to attend. We are paid for the time the same as if we had been working. The self-help classes are by a "Foot Zone" therapist, and so far…
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Can multiple states demand income tax from an LLC?

We are a Utah LLC providing SAAS (software as service) on cloud available to all US market. Wisconsin Dept of Rev. has assessed our LLC for partnership income tax, because they claim our company has nexus for income tax based on fact that our…
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Can a police officer ban a person from a public park?

Can a Utah police officer ban a person from a public park even if the person is only suspected of breaking the Law?
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If I purchase an AR-15 in Washington and move to Utah, would I be able to bring the firearm?

I currently live in Washington state. I am planning on moving to Utah fairly soon. A friend of mine would like to sell me their AR-15 rifle. I can't find any information outlining the restrictions on moving to a different state with a firearm. I…
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How legally enforceable is this "opt-out" practice

I received an email from my bank a couple days ago that really has me floored, and I question how it can be legal. The email itself was a short blurb similar to the "We've updated our terms of service" emails, with a link to a document describing…
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Do insurance companies have legal obligations to help their clients?

I was t-boned in a parking lot in Utah. I have Allstate insurance. The police came and gathered insurance information from both parties and gave each of us copies. I believe they later made a report. I have been working with my insurance company…
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When can a party to a case bring snacks for the bailiffs?

Reportedly, A judge has rejected an offer from actress Gwyneth Paltrow's legal team to "bring in treats" for courtroom security at her trial in Utah. This is a civil action in a District Court of the U.S. state of Utah, the details of which are…
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