Utah criminal charge
False application for financial transaction card in Utah
False application for financial transaction card is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.8. 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. § 76-6-506.8.
What is the penalty for false application for financial transaction card in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (False application for card - value under $500 — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or sought to be obtained is less than $500.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (False application for card - value under $500 — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or sought to be obtained is less than $500.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | False application for card - value $500 to $1,500 — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500.; up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (False application for card - value $500 to $1,500 — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (False application for card - value $1,500 to $5,000 — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or attempted to be obtained is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (False application for card - value $1,500 to $5,000 — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or attempted to be obtained is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (False application for card - value $5,000 or more — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or attempted to be obtained is or exceeds $5,000.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (False application for card - value $5,000 or more — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or attempted to be obtained is or exceeds $5,000.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is false application for financial transaction card classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| False application for card - value under $500 | Class B Misdemeanor | The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or sought to be obtained is less than $500. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.8(3)(a) |
| False application for card - value $500 to $1,500 | Class A Misdemeanor | The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or sought to be obtained is or exceeds $500 but is less than $1,500. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.8(3)(b) |
| False application for card - value $1,500 to $5,000 | Third Degree Felony | The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or attempted to be obtained is or exceeds $1,500 but is less than $5,000. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.8(3)(c) |
| False application for card - value $5,000 or more | Second Degree Felony | The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or attempted to be obtained is or exceeds $5,000. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.8(3)(d) |
Common questions about false application for financial transaction card in Utah
Is false application for financial transaction card a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: false application for financial transaction card ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.8.
False application for card - value under $500: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.8(3)(a)) · False application for card - value $500 to $1,500: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.8(3)(b)) · False application for card - value $1,500 to $5,000: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.8(3)(c)) · False application for card - value $5,000 or more: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.8(3)(d))
What are the penalties for false application for financial transaction card in Utah?
Penalties for false application for financial transaction card in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Second Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers false application for financial transaction card?
False application for financial transaction card is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.8 (False application for financial transaction card).
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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.