Utah criminal charge
Sexual abuse of a child in Utah
Sexual abuse of a child is a Second Degree Felony under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-404.1. As a Second 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. § 76-5-404.1.
Common questions about sexual abuse of a child in Utah
Is sexual abuse of a child a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Sexual abuse of a child is a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-404.1.
Which Utah statute covers sexual abuse of a child?
Sexual abuse of a child is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-404.1 (Sexual abuse of a child - Penalties - Limitations).
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.