Utah criminal charge
Human trafficking of a child for commercial sexual exploitation in Utah
Human trafficking of a child for commercial sexual exploitation is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-308.6. 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. § 76-5-308.6.
How is human trafficking of a child for commercial sexual exploitation classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reckless trafficking of a child | Second Degree Felony | Violation of Subsection (2) done recklessly rather than knowingly. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-308.6(3)(b) |
Common questions about human trafficking of a child for commercial sexual exploitation in Utah
Is human trafficking of a child for commercial sexual exploitation a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Human trafficking of a child for commercial sexual exploitation is a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-308.6.
Reckless trafficking of a child: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-308.6(3)(b))
Which Utah statute covers human trafficking of a child for commercial sexual exploitation?
Human trafficking of a child for commercial sexual exploitation is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-308.6 (Human trafficking of a child for commercial sexual exploitation).
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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.