My question involves criminal law for the state of: Utah
Obviously I'm new to these forums, please move my thread to the appropriate forum if I placed it in the incorrect area, thank you.
1. At what point in a personal attack can you defend yourself, with potential lethal force, legally?
2. Is it legal to defend another person while they're being attacked? What if you defend with potential lethal force?
3. How much help is a recording of the confrontation? If you're in the right, and have a video recording of it, can you still be persecuted? What if there is several recordings of the confrontation?
4. Is there a point where you use "too much" force in a defensive maneuver to protect yourself, or another person?
5. Is it legal to "plan a defense" against an attacker? For example, have a weapon ready and another person with you if you know someone is going to attack? Or to plan a defense of another person (with their consent) or building, in case something goes wrong?
6. (This is a state specific one) can one wear a sword (35"+ blade) in a scabbard, and potentially use it for self defense legally? How is this defined? Is it legal to carry in the first place? Is it considered a "concealed weapon"? Surely it's not legally defined as a pocket knife?
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to replies.

