Utah Code 76-9-301.7. Cruelty to animals — Enhanced penalties
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(1) As used in this section, “conviction” means a conviction by plea or by verdict, including a plea of guilty or no contest that is held in abeyance under Title 77, Chapter 2a, Pleas in Abeyance , regardless of whether the charge was, or is, subsequently reduced or dismissed in accordance with the plea in abeyance agreement.
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 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 76-9-301.7
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Offense: means a violation of any penal statute of this state. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership, or unincorporated association. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- 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
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
(2) Except as provided in Subsection (4) , a person who commits any violation of Section 76-9-301 , Section 76-9-301.5 , or Subsection 76-9-301.1(4) within the state and on at least one previous occasion has been convicted of violating Section 76-9-301 , Section 76-9-301.5 , or Subsection 76-9-301.1(4) shall be subject to an enhanced penalty as provided in Subsection (3) .
(3) The enhanced degree of offense for offenses committed under this section are:
(3)(a) if the offense is a class C misdemeanor, it is a class B misdemeanor; and
(3)(b) if the offense is a class B misdemeanor, it is a class A misdemeanor.
(4) The penalty enhancements described in this section do not apply to a conviction for the offense described in Subsection 76-9-301(6) .