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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2)(a) An actor commits rape if the actor has sexual intercourse with another individual without the individual's consent.
(b) Any sexual penetration, however slight, is sufficient to constitute the relevant element of a violation of Subsection (2)(a).
(c) This section applies whether or not the actor is married to the individual.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a felony of the first degree, punishable by a term of imprisonment of:
(a) except as provided in Subsection (3)(b) or (c), not less than five years and which may be for life;
(b) except as provided in Subsection (3)(c) or (4), 15 years and which may be for life, if the trier of fact finds that:
(i) during the course of the commission of the rape the defendant caused serious bodily injury to the victim; or
(ii) at the time of the commission of the rape, the defendant was younger than 18 years old and was previously convicted of a grievous sexual offense; or
(c) life without parole, if the trier of fact finds that at the time of the commission of the rape the defendant was previously convicted of a grievous sexual offense.
(4) If, when imposing a sentence under Subsection (3)(b), a court finds that a lesser term than the term described in Subsection (3)(b) is in the interests of justice and states the reasons for this finding on the record, the court may impose a term of imprisonment of not less than:
(a) 10 years and which may be for life; or
(b) six years and which may be for life.
(5) The provisions of Subsection (4) do not apply when a defendant is sentenced under Subsection (3)(a) or (c).
(6) Imprisonment under Subsection (3)(b), (3)(c), or (4) is mandatory in accordance with Section 76-3-406.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-5-402. Rape--Penalties - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-76-utah-criminal-code/ut-code-sect-76-5-402/
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