Utah criminal charge
Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation in Utah
Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-312. 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. § 76-5-312.
How is human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowing human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation | First Degree Felony | The violation of Subsection (2) is committed knowingly, punishable by imprisonment of not less than 10 years and which may be for life. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-312(3)(a) |
| Reckless human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation | Second Degree Felony | The violation of Subsection (2) is committed recklessly. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-312(3)(b) |
Common questions about human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation in Utah
Is human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation ranges from a Second Degree Felony to a First Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-312.
Knowing human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation: First Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-312(3)(a)) · Reckless human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-312(3)(b))
Which Utah statute covers human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation?
Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-312 (Human trafficking of a vulnerable adult for commercial sexual exploitation).
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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.