Utah Code 76-8-507. Providing false personal information to a peace officer
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(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 , 76-8-101 , and 76-8-501 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 |
|---|---|---|
| class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,500 |
| class C misdemeanor | up to 90 days | up to $750 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-8-507
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Peace officer: means an employee of a police or law enforcement agency that is part of or administered by the state or a political subdivision of the state, and whose duties consist primarily of the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of criminal statutes or ordinances of this state or a political subdivision of the state. See Utah Code 76-8-101
(2) An actor commits providing false personal information to a peace officer if the actor knowingly:
(2)(a) with intent of misleading a peace officer as to the actor’s identity, birth date, or place of residence, gives a false name, birth date, or address to the peace officer in the lawful discharge of the peace officer’s official duties; or
(2)(b) with the intent of leading a peace officer to believe that the actor is another actual individual, gives the name, birth date, or address of another individual to the peace officer acting in the lawful discharge of the peace officer’s official duties.
(3)
(3)(a) A violation of Subsection (2)(a) is a class C misdemeanor.
(3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a class A misdemeanor.