Utah criminal charge
Murder in Utah
Murder is a First Degree Felony under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-203. As a First Degree Felony, 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. § 76-5-203.
Common questions about murder in Utah
Is murder a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Murder is a First Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-203.
Which Utah statute covers murder?
Murder is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-203 (Murder - Penalties-- Affirmative defense and special mitigation - Separate offenses).
Legal terms used in this law
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.