The Appellate Group

State v. Haynes

State v. Haynes, 2025 UT App 75 (Oliver, J.)

Criminal/Criminal Procedure

The Utah Court of Appeals held:

  • The district court correctly denied Defendant’s pre-trial motion to dismiss. 
  • Defendant could not establish that he received ineffective assistance of counsel. 
  • Practice tip: Witnesses do not bolster their own testimony by testifying that they are telling the truth. 

Read the full court opinion