Utah Practitioner's Note: Explanation Concerning Homicide Elements Instructions is a set of legal instructions that outline the necessary elements of a homicide charge in the state of Utah. The instructions provide a comprehensive overview of the elements of homicide, including intent, malice, recklessness, and premeditation, as well as the applicable mitigating circumstances. The instructions are designed to help legal practitioners better understand the law and how to effectively represent clients in cases involving homicide. The instructions are divided into two parts: Part I outlines the elements of homicide, while Part II provides an explanation of the applicable mitigating circumstances. Additionally, the instructions provide legal practitioners with a list of relevant statutes and case law to assist in their research. There are two types of Utah Practitioner's Note: Explanation Concerning Homicide Elements Instructions: an instructor's guide for legal practitioners and a student's guide for those studying the law.