Bernat v. Allphin

DURRANT, Justice:

1 1 Petitioners challenge the constitutionality of Utah's two-tier justice court system, arguing that this system violates the prohibition against double jeopardy and denies defendants due process and equal protection under the law. They assert that, in light of these alleged violations, the court of appeals abused its discretion when it refused to issue writs of mandamus directing various district courts to dismiss the charges against Petitioners. We reject Petitioners' constitutional challenges and affirm the court of appeals.

BACKGROUND

12 Petitioners Sean Bernat, Lesa…