Utah criminal charge
Falsification of seller's statement to dealer in Utah
Falsification of seller's statement to dealer is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1408. 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. § 76-6-1408.
What is the penalty for falsification of seller's statement to dealer in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Falsification of seller's statement to dealer — first offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as provided in Subsection (3)(b).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Falsification of seller's statement to dealer — first offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as provided in Subsection (3)(b).; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Falsification of seller's statement to dealer — subsequent offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor previously has been convicted of a violation of this section.; 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 (Falsification of seller's statement to dealer — subsequent offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor previously has been convicted of a violation of this section.; 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 falsification of seller's statement to dealer classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falsification of seller's statement to dealer — first offense | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as provided in Subsection (3)(b). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1408(3)(a)(i) |
| Falsification of seller's statement to dealer — subsequent offense | Class A Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor previously has been convicted of a violation of this section. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1408(3)(b)(i) |
Common questions about falsification of seller's statement to dealer in Utah
Is falsification of seller's statement to dealer a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: falsification of seller's statement to dealer ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1408.
Falsification of seller's statement to dealer — first offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1408(3)(a)(i)) · Falsification of seller's statement to dealer — subsequent offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1408(3)(b)(i))
What are the penalties for falsification of seller's statement to dealer in Utah?
Penalties for falsification of seller's statement to dealer 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 falsification of seller's statement to dealer?
Falsification of seller's statement to dealer is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1408 (Falsification of seller's statement to dealer).
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.