Utah criminal charge
Theft resulting in economic interruption in Utah
Theft resulting in economic interruption is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-414. 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. § 76-6-414.
What is the penalty for theft resulting in economic interruption in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Base theft resulting in economic interruption — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) unless the enhanced penalties in Subsection (3)(b) or (c) apply.; up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Base theft resulting in economic interruption — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) unless the enhanced penalties in Subsection (3)(b) or (c) apply.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Theft resulting in economic interruption — two prior convictions — Applies if the actor has two prior convictions for a violation of Subsection (2) within five years before the most recent violation, unless Subsection (3)(c) applies.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Theft resulting in economic interruption — two prior convictions — Applies if the actor has two prior convictions for a violation of Subsection (2) within five years before the most recent violation, unless Subsection (3)(c) applies.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (Theft resulting in economic interruption — three or more prior convictions — Applies if the actor has at least three prior convictions for a violation of Subsection (2) within five years before the most recent violation.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Theft resulting in economic interruption — three or more prior convictions — Applies if the actor has at least three prior convictions for a violation of Subsection (2) within five years before the most recent violation.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is theft resulting in economic interruption classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base theft resulting in economic interruption | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) unless the enhanced penalties in Subsection (3)(b) or (c) apply. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-414(3)(a) |
| Theft resulting in economic interruption — two prior convictions | Third Degree Felony | Applies if the actor has two prior convictions for a violation of Subsection (2) within five years before the most recent violation, unless Subsection (3)(c) applies. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-414(3)(b) |
| Theft resulting in economic interruption — three or more prior convictions | Second Degree Felony | Applies if the actor has at least three prior convictions for a violation of Subsection (2) within five years before the most recent violation. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-414(3)(c) |
Common questions about theft resulting in economic interruption in Utah
Is theft resulting in economic interruption a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: theft resulting in economic interruption ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-414.
Base theft resulting in economic interruption: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-414(3)(a)) · Theft resulting in economic interruption — two prior convictions: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-414(3)(b)) · Theft resulting in economic interruption — three or more prior convictions: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-414(3)(c))
What are the penalties for theft resulting in economic interruption in Utah?
Which Utah statute covers theft resulting in economic interruption?
Theft resulting in economic interruption is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-414 (Theft resulting in economic interruption).
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.