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
Title 76 - Chapter 3 - Punishments
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
Title 77 - Utah Code of Criminal Procedure
Title 77 - Chapter 40 - Utah Expungement Act
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