Utah criminal charge
Felony discharge of a firearm in Utah
Felony discharge of a firearm is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-210. 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. § 76-11-210.
How is felony discharge of a firearm classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felony discharge of a firearm — base offense | Third Degree Felony | A violation of Subsection (2) that does not cause bodily injury or serious bodily injury is a third degree felony. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-210(3)(a) |
| Felony discharge of a firearm — causing bodily injury | Second Degree Felony | A violation of Subsection (2) that causes bodily injury to any individual is a second degree felony. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-210(3)(b) |
| Felony discharge of a firearm — causing serious bodily injury | First Degree Felony | A violation of Subsection (2) that causes serious bodily injury to an individual is a first degree felony. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-210(3)(c) |
Common questions about felony discharge of a firearm in Utah
Is felony discharge of a firearm a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: felony discharge of a firearm ranges from a Third Degree Felony to a First Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-210.
Felony discharge of a firearm — base offense: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-210(3)(a)) · Felony discharge of a firearm — causing bodily injury: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-210(3)(b)) · Felony discharge of a firearm — causing serious bodily injury: First Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-210(3)(c))
Which Utah statute covers felony discharge of a firearm?
Felony discharge of a firearm is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-210 (Felony discharge of a firearm).
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.