How HB 539 Changes Predominant Aggressor Rules in Utah
HB 539 and Domestic Violence Utah Penalties: Why Utah’s Predominant Aggressor Rule Just Got Broader Key Takeaways: HB 539 broadens Utah’s domestic violence arrest analysis by changing "predominant physical aggressor" to "predominant aggressor," giving officers more latitude when both parties make accusations. The law requires police to evaluate each complaint separately and consider prior complaints, […]