Utah criminal charge
Carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare in Utah
Carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-206. 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. § 76-11-206.
What is the penalty for carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare (non-firearm) — The dangerous weapon carried by the actor on or about daycare premises is not a firearm.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare (non-firearm) — The dangerous weapon carried by the actor on or about daycare premises is not a firearm.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare (firearm) — The dangerous weapon carried by the actor on or about daycare premises is a firearm.; 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 (Carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare (firearm) — The dangerous weapon carried by the actor on or about daycare premises is a firearm.; 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 carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare (non-firearm) | Class B Misdemeanor | The dangerous weapon carried by the actor on or about daycare premises is not a firearm. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-206(3)(a) |
| Carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare (firearm) | Class A Misdemeanor | The dangerous weapon carried by the actor on or about daycare premises is a firearm. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-206(3)(b) |
Common questions about carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare in Utah
Is carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-206.
Carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare (non-firearm): Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-206(3)(a)) · Carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare (firearm): Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-206(3)(b))
What are the penalties for carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare in Utah?
Penalties for carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare 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 carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare?
Carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-206 (Carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare).
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.