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Financial transaction card offenses in Utah
Financial transaction card offenses is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.6. 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. § 76-6-506.6.
What is the penalty for financial transaction card offenses in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Value less than $500 — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or sought to be obtained is less than $500.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Value less than $500 — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or sought to be obtained is less than $500.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Value $500 to $1,500 — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or sought to be obtained is $500 or more but less than $1,500.; 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 (Value $500 to $1,500 — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or sought to be obtained is $500 or more but less than $1,500.; 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 (Value $1,500 to $5,000 — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or attempted to be obtained is $1,500 or more but less than $5,000.; 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 (Value $1,500 to $5,000 — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or attempted to be obtained is $1,500 or more but less than $5,000.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (Value $5,000 or more — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or attempted to be obtained is $5,000 or more.; 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 $10,000 (Value $5,000 or more — The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or attempted to be obtained is $5,000 or more.; 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 financial transaction card offenses classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value less than $500 | Class B Misdemeanor | The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or sought to be obtained is less than $500. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.6(3)(a)(i) |
| Value $500 to $1,500 | Class A Misdemeanor | The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or sought to be obtained is $500 or more but less than $1,500. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.6(3)(a)(ii) |
| Value $1,500 to $5,000 | Third Degree Felony | The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or attempted to be obtained is $1,500 or more but less than $5,000. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.6(3)(a)(iii) |
| Value $5,000 or more | Second Degree Felony | The value of the property, money, or thing obtained or attempted to be obtained is $5,000 or more. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.6(3)(a)(iv) |
Common questions about financial transaction card offenses in Utah
Is financial transaction card offenses a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: financial transaction card offenses ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.6.
Value less than $500: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.6(3)(a)(i)) · Value $500 to $1,500: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.6(3)(a)(ii)) · Value $1,500 to $5,000: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.6(3)(a)(iii)) · Value $5,000 or more: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.6(3)(a)(iv))
What are the penalties for financial transaction card offenses in Utah?
Which Utah statute covers financial transaction card offenses?
Financial transaction card offenses is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-506.6 (Financial transaction card offenses - Unauthorized factoring of credit card sales drafts).
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.