Utah Code 76-5-103.5. Aggravated assault by prisoner
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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 76-5-103.5
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Bodily injury: means physical pain, illness, or any impairment of physical condition. 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
- Prisoner: means an individual who is in custody of a peace officer pursuant to a lawful arrest or who is confined in a jail or other penal institution or a facility used for confinement of delinquent juveniles operated by the Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services regardless of whether the confinement is legal. See Utah Code 76-5-101
(1)(a) As used in this section, “aggravated assault” means an offense under Section 76-5-103.
(1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits aggravated assault by prisoner if the actor:
(2)(a) is a prisoner; and
(2)(b) commits aggravated assault.
(3)
(3)(a) A violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony.
(3)(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a), a violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony if serious bodily injury was intentionally caused.