Utah criminal charge
Aggravated soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang in Utah
Aggravated soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803.1. 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. § 76-9-803.1.
What is the penalty for aggravated soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Aggravated soliciting a minor to join a criminal street gang — actor is a minor — The actor who commits the offense described in Subsection (2) is themselves a minor.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Aggravated soliciting a minor to join a criminal street gang — actor is a minor — The actor who commits the offense described in Subsection (2) is themselves a minor.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (Aggravated soliciting a minor to join a criminal street gang — actor is an adult — The actor who commits the offense described in Subsection (2) is 18 years old or older.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Aggravated soliciting a minor to join a criminal street gang — actor is an adult — The actor who commits the offense described in Subsection (2) is 18 years old or older.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is aggravated soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated soliciting a minor to join a criminal street gang — actor is a minor | Third Degree Felony | The actor who commits the offense described in Subsection (2) is themselves a minor. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803.1(3)(a) |
| Aggravated soliciting a minor to join a criminal street gang — actor is an adult | Second Degree Felony | The actor who commits the offense described in Subsection (2) is 18 years old or older. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803.1(3)(b) |
Common questions about aggravated soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang in Utah
Is aggravated soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: aggravated soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang ranges from a Third Degree Felony to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803.1.
Aggravated soliciting a minor to join a criminal street gang — actor is a minor: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803.1(3)(a)) · Aggravated soliciting a minor to join a criminal street gang — actor is an adult: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803.1(3)(b))
What are the penalties for aggravated soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang in Utah?
Penalties for aggravated soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Third Degree Felony up to a Second Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers aggravated soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang?
Aggravated soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-803.1 (Aggravated soliciting, recruiting, enticing, or intimidating a minor to join a criminal street gang).
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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.