Utah criminal charge
Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor in Utah
Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-311. 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. § 76-5-311.
How is human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor — knowing violation | First Degree Felony | The actor knowingly commits the acts described in Subsections (2)(a) and (2)(c), making it a first degree felony punishable by 10 years to life imprisonment. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-311(3)(a) |
| Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor — reckless violation | Second Degree Felony | The actor recklessly commits the acts described in Subsections (2)(a) and (2)(c), making it a second degree felony. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-311(3)(b) |
Common questions about human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor in Utah
Is human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor ranges from a Second Degree Felony to a First Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-311.
Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor — knowing violation: First Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-311(3)(a)) · Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor — reckless violation: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-311(3)(b))
Which Utah statute covers human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor?
Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-311 (Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for labor).
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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.