Utah Written Consent Defense is a legal defense available to individuals charged with criminal offenses in the state of Utah. This defense can be used when a defendant has given consent to a person or organization to conduct a search of their property or person. It is an affirmative defense, meaning that the defendant must prove that they gave permission for the search in order to be found not guilty. There are two types of Utah Written Consent Defenses. The first is Actual Written Consent, which requires that the defendant provide written proof that they gave permission for the search. The second type is Implied Written Consent, which means that the defendant must prove that their conduct or words implied that they gave permission for the search. In either case, the defendant must be able to demonstrate that they were aware of their legal rights and gave permission for the search.