Utah Code 76-5-102.8. Disarming a peace officer — Penalties
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For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-203
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| first degree felony | 5 years to life | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-5-102.8
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
(1)(a) As used in this section:
(1)(a)(i) “Conductive energy device” means a weapon that uses electrical current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles.
(1)(a)(ii) “Firearm” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-10-501.
(1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits disarming a peace officer if the actor intentionally takes or removes, or attempts to take or remove a firearm or a conductive energy device from an individual or immediate presence of an individual who the actor knows is a peace officer:
(2)(a) without the consent of the peace officer; and
(2)(b) while the peace officer is acting within the scope of the peace officer’s authority as a peace officer.
(3)
(3)(a) A violation of Subsection (2) regarding a firearm is a first degree felony.
(3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) regarding a conductive energy device is a third degree felony.