Doubt as to degree -- Conviction only on lowest.
Utah Code § 77-17-1
in effect77-17-1. Doubt as to degree -- Conviction only on lowest.
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.
Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter17/77-17-S1.html?v=C77-17-S1_2025050720250507Fetched: 10/26/2026
