Utah criminal charge
Willful interference with lawful activities of students or faculty in Utah
Willful interference with lawful activities of students or faculty is a Class C Misdemeanor under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-705. As a Class C Misdemeanor, 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. § 76-8-705.
What is the penalty for willful interference with lawful activities of students or faculty in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (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).
Common questions about willful interference with lawful activities of students or faculty in Utah
Is willful interference with lawful activities of students or faculty a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Willful interference with lawful activities of students or faculty is a Class C Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-705.
What are the penalties for willful interference with lawful activities of students or faculty in Utah?
As a Class C Misdemeanor, willful interference with lawful activities of students or faculty carries up to 90 days (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $750 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).
Which Utah statute covers willful interference with lawful activities of students or faculty?
Willful interference with lawful activities of students or faculty is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-705 (Willful interference with lawful activities of students or faculty).
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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.