Utah criminal charge
Category I restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct in Utah
Category I restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-305. 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. § 76-11-305.
What is the penalty for category i restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Category I restricted person with dangerous weapon (not a firearm) — Applies when the dangerous weapon involved in the violation of Subsection (2) is not a firearm.; 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 (Category I restricted person with dangerous weapon (not a firearm) — Applies when the dangerous weapon involved in the violation of Subsection (2) is not a firearm.; 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 (Category I restricted person with dangerous weapon (firearm) — Applies when the dangerous weapon involved in the violation of Subsection (2) is a firearm.; 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 (Category I restricted person with dangerous weapon (firearm) — Applies when the dangerous weapon involved in the violation of Subsection (2) is a firearm.; 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 category i restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category I restricted person with dangerous weapon (not a firearm) | Third Degree Felony | Applies when the dangerous weapon involved in the violation of Subsection (2) is not a firearm. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-305(3)(a) |
| Category I restricted person with dangerous weapon (firearm) | Second Degree Felony | Applies when the dangerous weapon involved in the violation of Subsection (2) is a firearm. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-305(3)(b) |
Common questions about category i restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct in Utah
Is category I restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: category I restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct ranges from a Third Degree Felony to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-305.
Category I restricted person with dangerous weapon (not a firearm): Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-305(3)(a)) · Category I restricted person with dangerous weapon (firearm): Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-305(3)(b))
What are the penalties for category I restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct in Utah?
Penalties for category I restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct 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 category I restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct?
Category I restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-305 (Category I restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct).
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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.