Utah Criminal Code - Selected Sections
The following pages are intended to provide general information on and analysis of selected provisions of the Utah criminal code. Most provisions of the Utah criminal code are found in Title 76 of the Utah Code. But other criminal provisions are found scattered through various titles and chapters of the Utah Code.The sections selected for inclusion here are intended to be those most helpful to individuals facing criminal prosecution in Utah. This information is not intended to be a substitute for competent legal advice. Instead, a person facing criminal charges in Utah should always contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for the best advice and analysis relating to the specific facts or circumstances involved in the case.
These pages involve ongoing efforts to update and expand the selected criminal code analysis. Check back often for new information. Or contact Salt Lake criminal defense attorney Stephen Howard for information on your specific circumstances.
Title 76 - Utah Criminal Code
Title 76 - Chapter 2 - Principles of Criminal Responsibility
- Utah Code 76-2-101 - Actus Reus and Mens Rea - Conduct and Criminal Responsibility
- Utah Code 76-2-105 - Transferred Intent
- Utah Code 76-2-202 - Accomplice Liability
- Utah Code 76-2-302 - Compulsion as an Affirmative Defense
- Utah Code 76-2-303 - Entrapment as an Affirmative Defense
- Utah Code 76-2-304 - Ignorance of Law and Mistake of Fact Defenses
- Utah Code 76-2-304.5 - Mistake of Age of Victim - Not a Defense
- Utah Code 76-2-306 - Voluntary Intoxication as an Affirmative Defense
Title 76 - Chapter 3 - Punishments
- Utah Code 76-3-203 - Indeterminate Felony Prison Terms
- Utah Code 76-3-203.1 - Gang Enhancements
- Utah Code 76-3-204 - Misdemeanor Imprisonment
- Utah Code 76-3-205 - Penalties for Infraction Convictions
- Utah Code 76-3-208 - Imprisonment and Custodial Authorities
- Utah Code 76-3-402 - Conviction of Lower Degree of Offense (402 Reductions)
Title 76 of the Utah Code is officially termed the "Utah Criminal Code." But many criminal statutes are contained elsewhere in the Code. Links to pages discussing some of the criminal provisions in these sections are presented below.
Title 32B - Alcoholic Beverage Control Act
Title 32B - Chapter 4 - Criminal Offenses and Procedure Act
Title 58 - Occupations and Professions
Title 58 - Chapter 37 - Utah Controlled Substances Act
Title 58 - Chapter 37a - Utah Drug Paraphernalia Act
- Utah Code 58-37a-3 - "Drug Paraphernalia" Defined
- Utah Code 58-37a-4 - Considerations in Determining Whether an Object is Drug Paraphernalia
- Utah Code 58-37a-5 - Drug Paraphernalia - Unlawful Acts
Title 77 - Utah Code of Criminal Procedure
Title 77 - Chapter 40 - Utah Expungement Act
- Utah Code 77-40-104 - Expungement Eligibility (Dismissal or No Charge Filed)
- Utah Code 77-40-105 - Expungement Eligibility (Conviction)
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- Selected Defense Victories
Dismissed - Charges of insurance fraud were brought when investigators found reason to believe that client's claim of injury was fraudulent. Client was seen kicking a soccer ball, and investigators concluded that the injury claim was false. By obtaining medical records and other administrative records, and by pointing out to the prosecutor that the alleged injury interferred with the client's ability to lift - not his ability to kick a ball - the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case.
Released - Client absconded for more than 10 years from felony probation with
Adult Probation and Parole. At an order to show cause hearing, prosecutor argued aggressively for prison. Based on effective mitigation efforts by the defense, the judge agreed to release client without further jail.
Dismissed -
Client was facing multiple cases involving first-degree felony drug distribution charges for allegedly selling to a confidential informant. Defense analysis of the case revealed fatal flaws in the prosecution case that ultimately resulted in a complete dismissal of all cases and charges.-
Dismissed - Client
facing first-degree felony charge and possible life in prison for child
kidnapping. Full defense
analysis of the case revealed critical legal flaws in the prosecution's case. When confronted with the defense legal analysis, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss the case outright without trial.
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the case without returning to the state. . . .
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