Utah criminal charge
Sodomy on a child in Utah
Sodomy on a child is a First Degree Felony under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-403.1. 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. § 76-5-403.1.
Common questions about sodomy on a child in Utah
Is sodomy on a child a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Sodomy on a child is a First Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-403.1.
Which Utah statute covers sodomy on a child?
Sodomy on a child is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-403.1 (Sodomy on a child - Penalties).
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.