Utah Code

Utah Code § 77-17-1 (2026)

Doubt as to degree -- Conviction only on lowest

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When it appears the defendant has committed a public offense and there is reasonable doubt as to which of two or more degrees the defendant is guilty, the defendant shall be convicted only of the lower degree.