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Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-5-102. Assault--Penalties

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

(1) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.

(2) An actor commits assault if the actor:

(a) attempts, with unlawful force or violence, to inflict bodily injury on an individual; or

(b) commits an act, with unlawful force or violence, that:

(i) causes bodily injury to an individual; or

(ii) creates a substantial risk of bodily injury to an individual.

(3)(a) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.

(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if:

(i) the actor causes substantial bodily injury to an individual; or

(ii) the individual is pregnant and the actor has knowledge of the pregnancy.

(4) The fact that the actor caused serious bodily injury to an individual is not a defense to a violation of this section.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-5-102. Assault--Penalties - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-76-utah-criminal-code/ut-code-sect-76-5-102/

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