Utah criminal charge
Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking in Utah
Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1503. 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. § 76-9-1503.
What is the penalty for assault with intent to commit bus hijacking in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking — standard — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) except when the actor used a dangerous weapon during the violation.; 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 (Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking — standard — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) except when the actor used a dangerous weapon during the violation.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking — with dangerous weapon — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) if the actor used a dangerous weapon during the violation.; indeterminate prison term of not less than five years and which may be for life, 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 (Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking — with dangerous weapon — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) if the actor used a dangerous weapon during the violation.; 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 assault with intent to commit bus hijacking classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking — standard | Second Degree Felony | Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) except when the actor used a dangerous weapon during the violation. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1503(3)(a) |
| Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking — with dangerous weapon | First Degree Felony | Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) if the actor used a dangerous weapon during the violation. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1503(3)(b) |
Common questions about assault with intent to commit bus hijacking in Utah
Is assault with intent to commit bus hijacking a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: assault with intent to commit bus hijacking ranges from a Second Degree Felony to a First Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1503.
Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking — standard: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1503(3)(a)) · Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking — with dangerous weapon: First Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1503(3)(b))
What are the penalties for assault with intent to commit bus hijacking in Utah?
Penalties for assault with intent to commit bus hijacking in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Second Degree Felony up to a First 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 assault with intent to commit bus hijacking?
Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1503 (Assault with intent to commit bus hijacking).
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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.