Utah · Utah Code — Title 76, Utah Criminal Code
Utah Code Title 76 § 76-5-204: Death of other than intended victim no defense.
Felony
What this law says, in plain English
In a criminal homicide prosecution, it is not a valid defense to claim the defendant killed someone other than the intended victim.
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