Utah criminal charge
Criminal solicitation of an adult in Utah
Criminal solicitation of an adult is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203. Its classification is not fixed: Utah assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203.
How is criminal solicitation of an adult classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solicitation to commit a capital felony or life-without-parole felony | First Degree Felony | The actor solicits an adult to commit a capital felony, or a felony punishable by imprisonment for life without parole. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203(3)(a) |
| Solicitation to commit a first degree felony (general) | Second Degree Felony | The actor solicits an adult to commit a first degree felony, except for those specifically enumerated in Subsection (3)(c) or (d). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203(3)(b) |
| Solicitation to commit murder, child kidnapping, or certain sexual offenses | First Degree Felony | The actor solicits an adult to commit murder, child kidnapping, or a first degree felony sexual offense under Title 76, Chapter 5, Part 4 (other than Section 76-5-417), punishable by an indeterminate term of not fewer than three years up to life. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203(3)(c) |
| Solicitation to commit rape of a child, object rape of a child, or sodomy on a child | First Degree Felony | The actor solicits an adult to commit rape of a child, object rape of a child, or sodomy on a child, punishable by a term of not less than 15 years and which may be for life, unless a lesser term is imposed under Subsection (4). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203(3)(d) |
| Solicitation to commit a second degree felony | Third Degree Felony | The actor solicits an adult to commit a second degree felony. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203(3)(e) |
| Solicitation to commit a third degree felony | Class A Misdemeanor | The actor solicits an adult to commit a third degree felony. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203(3)(f) |
Common questions about criminal solicitation of an adult in Utah
Is criminal solicitation of an adult a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: criminal solicitation of an adult ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a First Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203.
Solicitation to commit a capital felony or life-without-parole felony: First Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203(3)(a)) · Solicitation to commit a first degree felony (general): Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203(3)(b)) · Solicitation to commit murder, child kidnapping, or certain sexual offenses: First Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203(3)(c)) · Solicitation to commit rape of a child, object rape of a child, or sodomy on a child: First Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203(3)(d)) · Solicitation to commit a second degree felony: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203(3)(e)) · Solicitation to commit a third degree felony: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203(3)(f))
Which Utah statute covers criminal solicitation of an adult?
Criminal solicitation of an adult is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-203 (Criminal solicitation of an adult).
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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.