Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-3-406.5. Aggravating factors in imprisonment for certain criminal homicide cases

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Cohabitant” has the same definition as in Section 78B-7-102.

(b) “Position of trust” includes the position of a spouse, parent, or cohabitant.

(2) It is an aggravating factor that the person occupied a position of trust in relation to the victim.

(3) The Board of Pardons and Parole shall consider the aggravating factor in Subsection (2) in determining the length of imprisonment for a person convicted of:

(a) aggravated murder under Section 76-5-202;

(b) murder under Section 76-5-203; or

(c) manslaughter under Section 76-5-205.

(4) The sentencing court shall consider the aggravating factor in Subsection (2) in sentencing a person convicted of manslaughter under Section 76-5-205.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-3-406.5. Aggravating factors in imprisonment for certain criminal homicide cases - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-76-utah-criminal-code/ut-code-sect-76-3-406-5/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard