Utah criminal charge
Drinking alcoholic beverage and open containers in motor vehicle prohibited in Utah
Drinking alcoholic beverage and open containers in motor vehicle prohibited is a Class C Misdemeanor under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-526. As a Class C Misdemeanor, 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. § 41-6a-526.
What is the penalty for drinking alcoholic beverage and open containers in motor vehicle prohibited in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
Common questions about drinking alcoholic beverage and open containers in motor vehicle prohibited in Utah
Is drinking alcoholic beverage and open containers in motor vehicle prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Drinking alcoholic beverage and open containers in motor vehicle prohibited is a Class C Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-526.
What are the penalties for drinking alcoholic beverage and open containers in motor vehicle prohibited in Utah?
As a Class C Misdemeanor, drinking alcoholic beverage and open containers in motor vehicle prohibited carries up to 90 days (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $750 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).
Which Utah statute covers drinking alcoholic beverage and open containers in motor vehicle prohibited?
Drinking alcoholic beverage and open containers in motor vehicle prohibited is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-526 (Drinking alcoholic beverage and open containers in motor vehicle prohibited - Definitions - Exceptions).
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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.