Utah criminal charge
Conspiracy to commit an obscene animal abuse material or pornographic or harmful materials violation in Utah
Conspiracy to commit an obscene animal abuse material or pornographic or harmful materials violation is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-214. 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. § 76-5c-214.
How is conspiracy to commit an obscene animal abuse material or pornographic or harmful materials violation classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conspiracy to commit a pornographic or harmful materials violation — first offense | Third Degree Felony | Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) except when the actor has a prior conviction for the same offense, as provided in Subsection (3)(b). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-214(3)(a) |
| Conspiracy to commit a pornographic or harmful materials violation — subsequent offense | Second Degree Felony | Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) if the actor has previously been convicted of a violation of Subsection (2). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-214(3)(b) |
Common questions about conspiracy to commit an obscene animal abuse material or pornographic or harmful materials violation in Utah
Is conspiracy to commit an obscene animal abuse material or pornographic or harmful materials violation a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: conspiracy to commit an obscene animal abuse material or pornographic or harmful materials violation ranges from a Third Degree Felony to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-214.
Conspiracy to commit a pornographic or harmful materials violation — first offense: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-214(3)(a)) · Conspiracy to commit a pornographic or harmful materials violation — subsequent offense: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-214(3)(b))
Which Utah statute covers conspiracy to commit an obscene animal abuse material or pornographic or harmful materials violation?
Conspiracy to commit an obscene animal abuse material or pornographic or harmful materials violation is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-214 (Conspiracy to commit an obscene animal abuse material or pornographic or harmful materials violation).
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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.