Utah criminal charge
Threatened or attempted assault on an elected official in Utah
Threatened or attempted assault on an elected official is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-313. 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. § 76-8-313.
What is the penalty for threatened or attempted assault on an elected official in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Base offense — threat or attempt without attempted infliction or resulting injury — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in Subsection (3)(b).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Base offense — threat or attempt without attempted infliction or resulting injury — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in Subsection (3)(b).; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is threatened or attempted assault on an elected official classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base offense — threat or attempt without attempted infliction or resulting injury | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in Subsection (3)(b). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-313(3)(a) |
Common questions about threatened or attempted assault on an elected official in Utah
Is threatened or attempted assault on an elected official a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
What are the penalties for threatened or attempted assault on an elected official in Utah?
Penalties for threatened or attempted assault on an elected official in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Class B Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers threatened or attempted assault on an elected official?
Threatened or attempted assault on an elected official is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-313 (Threatened or attempted assault on an elected official).
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.