Utah Code 76-5-309. Benefitting from trafficking and human smuggling — Penalties
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(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-5-307 apply to this section.
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| first degree felony | 5 years to life | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-5-309
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Offense: means a violation of any penal statute of this state. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
(2) An actor is a party to the offense if the actor benefits, receives, or exchanges anything of value from knowing participation in:
(2)(a) human trafficking for labor in violation of Section 76-5-308;
(2)(b) human smuggling in violation of Section 76-5-308.3;
(2)(c) human trafficking of a child in violation of Section 76-5-308.5; and
(2)(d) human trafficking for sexual exploitation in violation of Section 76-5-308.1.
(3)
(3)(a) A violation of Subsection (2)(a) or (2)(d) is a second degree felony.
(3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a third degree felony.
(3)(c) A violation of Subsection (2)(c) is a first degree felony.
(4) An actor commits a separate offense of human trafficking, human trafficking of a child, or human smuggling for each individual who is smuggled or trafficked under Section 76-5-308, 76-5-308.1, 76-5-308.3, 76-5-308.5, 76-5-310, or 76-5-310.1.