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Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-112 — Reckless endangerment - Penalty.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 1: Assault and Related Offenses, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-112
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits reckless endangerment if, under circumstances not amounting to a felony offense, the actor recklessly engages in conduct that creates a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to another individual. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.
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Is reckless endangerment a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Reckless endangerment is a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-112.
Which Utah statute covers reckless endangerment?
Reckless endangerment is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-112 (Reckless endangerment - Penalty).
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