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Making a false or inconsistent material statement in Utah

Second Degree FelonyCurrent through 2026 Utah legislative session

Making a false or inconsistent material statement is a Second Degree Felony under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-502. As a Second Degree Felony, 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. § 76-8-502.

What is the penalty for making a false or inconsistent material statement in Utah?

Penalties for Making a false or inconsistent material statement
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison1 years to 15 years (indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole)discretionaryUtah Code Ann. § 76-3-203
Fineup to $10,000 (greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301))discretionaryUtah Code Ann. § 76-3-203

Applies to current (2026 General Session).

Common questions about making a false or inconsistent material statement in Utah

Is making a false or inconsistent material statement a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

Making a false or inconsistent material statement is a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-502.

What are the penalties for making a false or inconsistent material statement in Utah?

As a Second Degree Felony, making a false or inconsistent material statement carries 1 years to 15 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).

Which Utah statute covers making a false or inconsistent material statement?

Making a false or inconsistent material statement is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-502 (Making a false or inconsistent material statement).

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.