Utah Statutes
§ 77-17-1 — Doubt as to degree -- Conviction only on lowest.
Utah § 77-17-1
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 77-17-1 (2026).
Text
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.
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Related
State v. Humphrey
823 P.2d 464 (Utah Supreme Court, 1991)
Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 77-1-1
Short title.§ 77-1-2
Criminal procedure prescribed.§ 77-1-3
Definitions.§ 77-1-5
Prosecuting party.§ 77-1-6
Rights of defendant.§ 77-10a-1
Definitions.§ 77-10a-10
Charge of grand jury -- Rights and duties.§ 77-10a-15
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Utah § 77-17-1, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ut/77-17-1.