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Aggravated robbery in Utah

First Degree FelonyCurrent through 2026 Utah legislative session

Aggravated robbery is a First Degree Felony under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-302. As a First Degree Felony, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Utah sets for that offense class. Utah sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-302.

What is the penalty for aggravated robbery in Utah?

Penalties for Aggravated robbery
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonindeterminate prison term of not less than five years and which may be for life, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and ParolediscretionaryUtah Code Ann. § 76-3-203
Fineup to $10,000 (greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301))discretionaryUtah Code Ann. § 76-3-203

Applies to current (2026 General Session).

Common questions about aggravated robbery in Utah

Is aggravated robbery a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

Aggravated robbery is a First Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-302.

What are the penalties for aggravated robbery in Utah?

As a First Degree Felony, aggravated robbery carries indeterminate prison term of not less than five years and which may be for life, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).

Which Utah statute covers aggravated robbery?

Aggravated robbery is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-302 (Aggravated robbery).

Legal terms used in this law

This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.