Utah Code 76-4-206. Contributing to the delinquency of a minor
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For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-204
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
| class C misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-4-206
- Act: means a voluntary bodily movement and includes speech. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Conduct: means an act or omission. 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
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(1)(a) As used in this section:
(1)(a)(i) “Adult” means an individual who is 18 years old or older.
(1)(a)(ii) “Minor” means an individual who is younger than 18 years old.
(1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits contributing to the delinquency of a minor if the actor:
(2)(a) is an adult; and
(2)(b) commits any act or engages in any conduct that the actor knows or should know would have the effect of causing or encouraging a minor to commit an act that would be a class B misdemeanor, a class C misdemeanor, or an infraction under a federal or state statute or a county or municipal ordinance.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
(4) A violation of Subsection (2) does not require that the minor be found to be delinquent or to have committed a delinquent act.
(5) An offense committed under Subsection (2) is in addition to any completed or inchoate offense which the actor may have committed personally or as a party.