Utah criminal charge
Failure to aid a peace officer in Utah
Failure to aid a peace officer is a Class B Misdemeanor under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-307. As a Class B Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Utah sets for that offense class. Utah sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-307.
What is the penalty for failure to aid a peace officer in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (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).
Common questions about failure to aid a peace officer in Utah
Is failure to aid a peace officer a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Failure to aid a peace officer is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-307.
What are the penalties for failure to aid a peace officer in Utah?
As a Class B Misdemeanor, failure to aid a peace officer carries up to 6 months (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).
Which Utah statute covers failure to aid a peace officer?
Failure to aid a peace officer is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-307 (Failure to aid a peace officer).
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.