Utah criminal charge
Property damage resulting in economic interruption in Utah
Property damage resulting in economic interruption is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-113. 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. § 76-6-113.
What is the penalty for property damage resulting in economic interruption in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Base offense - property damage resulting in economic interruption — A violation of Subsection (2), without prior qualifying convictions, 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 - property damage resulting in economic interruption — A violation of Subsection (2), without prior qualifying convictions, 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Enhanced penalty - two prior convictions within five years — The actor has two prior convictions for a violation of Subsection (2) within five years before the most recent violation.; 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 (Enhanced penalty - two prior convictions within five years — The actor has two prior convictions for a violation of Subsection (2) within five years before the most recent violation.; 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 (Enhanced penalty - three or more prior convictions within five years — The actor has at least three prior convictions for a violation of Subsection (2) within five years before the most recent violation.; 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 (Enhanced penalty - three or more prior convictions within five years — The actor has at least three prior convictions for a violation of Subsection (2) within five years before the most recent violation.; 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 property damage resulting in economic interruption classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base offense - property damage resulting in economic interruption | Class A Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2), without prior qualifying convictions, is a class A misdemeanor. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-113(3) |
| Enhanced penalty - two prior convictions within five years | Third Degree Felony | The actor has two prior convictions for a violation of Subsection (2) within five years before the most recent violation. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-113(5)(a) |
| Enhanced penalty - three or more prior convictions within five years | Second Degree Felony | The actor has at least three prior convictions for a violation of Subsection (2) within five years before the most recent violation. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-113(5)(b) |
Common questions about property damage resulting in economic interruption in Utah
Is property damage resulting in economic interruption a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: property damage resulting in economic interruption ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-113.
Base offense - property damage resulting in economic interruption: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-113(3)) · Enhanced penalty - two prior convictions within five years: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-113(5)(a)) · Enhanced penalty - three or more prior convictions within five years: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-113(5)(b))
What are the penalties for property damage resulting in economic interruption in Utah?
Penalties for property damage resulting in economic interruption in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Misdemeanor up to a Second Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers property damage resulting in economic interruption?
Property damage resulting in economic interruption is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-113 (Property damage resulting in economic interruption - Enhanced penalties).
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.