Utah criminal charge
Providing false or misleading information in Utah
Providing false or misleading information is a Class B Misdemeanor under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-504.6. As a Class B Misdemeanor, 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. § 76-8-504.6.
What is the penalty for providing false or misleading information in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (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).
Common questions about providing false or misleading information in Utah
Is providing false or misleading information a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Providing false or misleading information is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-504.6.
What are the penalties for providing false or misleading information in Utah?
As a Class B Misdemeanor, providing false or misleading information carries up to 6 months (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).
Which Utah statute covers providing false or misleading information?
Providing false or misleading information is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-504.6 (Providing false or misleading information).
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.