Utah criminal charge
Propelling object or substance at a correctional or peace officer in Utah
Propelling object or substance at a correctional or peace officer is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.6. 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. § 76-5-102.6.
What is the penalty for propelling object or substance at a correctional or peace officer in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Base offense — propelling object or substance at officer — A violation of Subsection (2), absent the aggravating factors in (3)(b), is a class A misdemeanor.; 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 (Base offense — propelling object or substance at officer — A violation of Subsection (2), absent the aggravating factors in (3)(b), is a class A misdemeanor.; 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 propelling object or substance at a correctional or peace officer classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base offense — propelling object or substance at officer | Class A Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2), absent the aggravating factors in (3)(b), is a class A misdemeanor. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.6(3)(a) |
Common questions about propelling object or substance at a correctional or peace officer in Utah
Is propelling object or substance at a correctional or peace officer a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Propelling object or substance at a correctional or peace officer is a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.6.
Base offense — propelling object or substance at officer: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.6(3)(a))
What are the penalties for propelling object or substance at a correctional or peace officer in Utah?
Penalties for propelling object or substance at a correctional or peace officer in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class A 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 propelling object or substance at a correctional or peace officer?
Propelling object or substance at a correctional or peace officer is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.6 (Propelling object or substance at a correctional or peace officer - Penalties).
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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.