Utah criminal charge
Category II restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct in Utah
Category II restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-306. 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. § 76-11-306.
What is the penalty for category ii restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Category II restricted person with non-firearm dangerous weapon — The violation of Subsection (2) involves a dangerous weapon that is not 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 (Category II restricted person with non-firearm dangerous weapon — The violation of Subsection (2) involves a dangerous weapon that 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 | up to 5 years (Category II restricted person with firearm — The violation of Subsection (2) involves a dangerous weapon that 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 $5,000 (Category II restricted person with firearm — The violation of Subsection (2) involves a dangerous weapon that 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 ii restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category II restricted person with non-firearm dangerous weapon | Class A Misdemeanor | The violation of Subsection (2) involves a dangerous weapon that is not a firearm. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-306(3)(a) |
| Category II restricted person with firearm | Third Degree Felony | The violation of Subsection (2) involves a dangerous weapon that is a firearm. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-306(3)(b) |
Common questions about category ii restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct in Utah
Is category II restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: category II restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-306.
Category II restricted person with non-firearm dangerous weapon: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-306(3)(a)) · Category II restricted person with firearm: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-306(3)(b))
What are the penalties for category II restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct in Utah?
Penalties for category II restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Misdemeanor up to a Third Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers category II restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct?
Category II restricted person participating in prohibited dangerous weapon conduct is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-306 (Category II 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.