Utah criminal charge
Aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway in Utah
Aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102.1. Its classification is not fixed: Utah assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102.1.
What is the penalty for aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway — first offense — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) except when the prior-conviction enhancement in Subsection (3)(b) applies.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway — first offense — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) except when the prior-conviction enhancement in Subsection (3)(b) applies.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway — subsequent offense — Applies when the actor was previously convicted of a violation of Subsection (2) within one year before the current violation.; up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway — subsequent offense — Applies when the actor was previously convicted of a violation of Subsection (2) within one year before the current violation.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway — first offense | Class B Misdemeanor | Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) except when the prior-conviction enhancement in Subsection (3)(b) applies. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102.1(3)(a) |
| Aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway — subsequent offense | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies when the actor was previously convicted of a violation of Subsection (2) within one year before the current violation. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102.1(3)(b) |
Common questions about aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway in Utah
Is aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102.1.
Aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway — first offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102.1(3)(a)) · Aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway — subsequent offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102.1(3)(b))
What are the penalties for aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway in Utah?
Penalties for aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Class A Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway?
Aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102.1 (Aggravated disorderly conduct on a street or highway).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.